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SPINAL ADJUSTMENT AND 
MECHANICAL TREATMENT 

—BY- 
JOHN J? HENDERSON, D. O., N. D., M. E., 
D. C, Oph. D. 

Author of 

"Apoplexy, Paralysis, High Blood Pressure, 
Heart Diseases and Nervous Diseases. Pre- 
vention and Cure." "The Science of Food 
Selection." "How to Eliminate Uric Acid, 
Toxins and Body Poisons," Etc. 



Copyright 1922 

By 

John J. Henderson 

CHARLESTON, W. VA., U. S. A. 

1922 



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FOREWORD 

My object in the preparation of this volume 
has been to explain in plain, simple language 
some truths relative to the mechanical structure 
of the human body. In the human body may be 
found in some modified form, every mechanical 
movement known to science. If the body, in its 
functions of life, possesses mechanical structures 
and mechanical movements, it must be considered 
as a machine. Any machine is liable to become 
mal-ad justed, and the human machine is no ex- 
ception. No doubt mal-ad justment of the differ- 
ent mechanical structures of the body is the direct 
cause of many diseased conditions. The usual 
methods now employed in the treatment of dis- 
eases, do not include the mechanical maladjust- 
ments or mechanical causes. A treatment which 
relieves the symptoms may not result in a cure, 
unless the primary cause of the disease is re- 
moved. Symptoms may be suppressed, relief 
obtained, and the cause of the disease remain un- 
corrected. This is often the case, and later a more 
serious diseased condition may result. The human 
body has three distinct divisions or component 
parts, as follows : Mechanical, Chemical and Men- 
tal. Therefore there may be three causes for dis- 
eases, which may be the result of either mechani- 
cal, chemical or mental mal-ad justments. There 
can be but one rational way to assist Nature in 
the cure of disease, and that is by correcting the 
mal-ad justment or the real cause of the disease. 

This book deals with mechanical divisions of 



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the body. It explains how mechanical mal- 
adjustment may take place and how to recognize 
these conditions. It gives instructions for read- 
justing mal-adjustments and how one may keep 
the body in normal adjustment. The instructions 
given, are for use in the home and for self-treat- 
ment. In complicated diseases it is advisable to 
consult a physician who has had special training 
and experience in the mechanical treatment of 
human ailments. However, if the instructions 
given in this book are followed, there will be but 
little need for a physician. Some marvelous dis- 
coveries and advancements have been made dur- 
ing the last century, but none have been of more 
value to humanity, than the scientific discoveries 
and the development of the advanced mechanical 
methods of diagnosing and correcting mechanical 
mal-adjustments of the human body. 

It has been my aim to eliminate as much as 
possible, all technical terms from the instructions 
here given and to state the facts in a plain, easy- 
to-understand way. 



THE HENDERSON SYSTEM 
Long Life, Health and Happiness. 



Disease is unnecessary. Disease is unnatural. To be 
sick and diseased one must live an unnatural life. To 
have and retain good health, one must observe the 
Natural laws, which control the normal functions of 
the body. To do this, we should possess a self- 
knowledge of these laws. 

Good health and efficiency depend on our putting 
these laws into practice. One of the aims of this 
system is to teach these laws in a plain, simple way, 
so that anyone may understand them. Self knowledge 
of right living proves to be the most valuable knowl- 
edge one can possess. No man or woman is thor- 
oughly equipped for living without a knowledge of the 
Natural laws controlling the life forces of the human 
machine. 

There are three divisions or component parts. The 
mechanical, the chemical and the mental. Disease 
is the result of mal-adjustment, which may be either 
mechanical, chemical or mental. To correct disease, 
these conditions must be recognized and diagnosed, 
and corrective treatment instituted for the re-adjust- 
ing of mal-adjustments. This is Nature's Way. It is 
the common sense way. 

This system teaches how to recognize unnatural 
conditions, and how to correct them by self treat- 
ment. Anyone may easily follow the instructions and 
be successful with the treatments. This book deals 
with the mechanical division of the body, and teaches 
how to recognize the different mal-adjustments, which 
may occur, and how they may be re-adjusted to 
normal. 



LESSON ONE 

WONDERS OF THE HUMAN MACHINE. 

The human body is a most wonderful machine. 
If we are seeking for wonders and mysteries, we 
do not have to go outside the study of the human 
machine to find more mysteries than one could 
possibly understand in a life time. The mystery 
of life, as demonstrated in the growth, functions 
and activities of the human machine, is beyond 
the comprehension of the intelligence of man. 

However, there are many facts which we may 
know and understand, if we will but spend a lit- 
tle time in the study of the human body and it's 
life forces. 

In health, the human machine possesses the ex- 
traordinary power or function of being self- 
regulating, self-repairing, self-oiling, and, to a 
certain extent, self-adjusting. The body is en- 
dowed with two kinds of intelligence. A con- 
scious intelligence (or mind) with which we may 
direct the voluntary movements and actions of the 
machine, through what is known as will power. 
Then there is what is known as the innate intelli- 
gence (or subconscious mind) which controls the 
life functions of the organs and parts of the body 
from the very beginning of life until death, but 
we are unconscious of the activities or functions. 
In sickness and disease, the repair or healing 
functions are under the control of this innate in- 
telligence. 



If we analyze the human machine we will find 
that there are three divisions or component parts, 
as follows : the mechanical, the chemical and the 
mental. The mechanical division includes all 
mechanical actions, movements and functions of 
all the organs of the body. The Chemical divis- 
ion includes all the chemical actions and functions 
of the body, such as the processes of digestion of 
foods and drinks, and the oxidation processes 
which take place in the lungs as we inhale air, or 
oxygen, of which the air is composed. Then there 
are hundreds of other processes, such as assimi- 
lation of nutrition from digested foods, the re- 
pair and rebuilding processes ; the making of new 
blood cells and the elimination of the old worn out 
cells ; the production of antiseptics, antitoxins 
and germicides, and the counteracting of poisons 
and germs which may enter the blood stream. 
There are many mysteries in the processes of the 
chemical laboratory of the human machine. Then 
we have the mental division or component part of 
the human machine, which directs every volun- 
tary action of the body. As has been stated, this 
mental division, is subdivided into what is known 
as conscious and sub-conscious intelligence. 

If there are three divisions or component parts 
in the human machine, and there can be no ques- 
tion as to this being the true analysis, there may 
be three different causes for mal-adjustment, 
which may produce disease within the body. 

There may be mechanical, chemical or mental 
mal-adjustments as the primary cause of disease. 

Mechanical mal-adjustment often produces 
chemical or mental mal-adjustment, which be- 
comes a secondary cause of diseased conditions. 

This book deals only with the mechanical 



causes or mal-adjustment and with instructions 
for their correction. My books, "The Science of 
Food Selection/' and "How to Eliminate Uric 
Acid, Toxins and Body Poisons," deal with the 
subject of Chemical Mal-adjustment and special 
instructions for correction by methods of self- 
treatment. 

As we begin to make a study of the mechanical 
man, we find that all of the 310 mechanical move- 
ments known to science, are found in some modi- 
fied form in the mechanical movements of the 
human machine. There is a life force, which is 
the motive power, back of every movement, func- 
tion and action, of every organ and part of the 
human machine. This life force is what is known 
as Nerve Force or Nerve Energy. Every chemi- 
cal process of the laboratory of the body and every 
mental function, either conscious or subconscious, 
is produced through this life force or nerve 
energy. 

It is believed today that nerve force is a form 
of electricity, which is generated through the 
chemical processes of the stomach and intestinal 
chemical actions, and also as a result of the chemi- 
cal process of oxidation which is constantly going 
on in the lungs. This electrical force or nerve 
energy is stored in the brain, which acts as a great 
storage battery. 

If we study the anatomy of the body, we find 
that the brain is located in the skull, which rests 
on the upper part of the spine or backbone. 

In the study of the backbone or spine, we find 
that it is made up of a flexible shaft, composed 
of 33 irregularly shaped bones, called vertebrae, 
of which the upper 24 are movable and the lower 
nine are immovable and known as the sacrum 



and coccyx. These bones of the spine are so 
articulated, that they do not fit against each other, 
but between each is a cushion or disk of cartilage, 
which takes up the jar and shock in the movement 
of the body. They act in the same manner as a 
rubber heel on your shoe. If it were not for these 
disks we could not walk, run, or jump as the jar 
would be so irritating that it would produce ner- 
vous wrecks in a very short time. 

Inasmuch as man walks upright, the weight of 
the body is on the spine or back bone. After we 
have been in an upright position for several hours 
or all day, these cartilage disks or cushions, 
through constant pressure, become much thin- 
ner than they were when we first arose in the 
morning. It will be found that we are from one- 
half to three-fourths of an inch (or more) taller 
in the morning, than at night, after being up- 
right all day. 

The bones of the spine are so articulated that 
the spine may have many mechanical movements 
such as, flexion, rotation, extension, counter- 
extension, etc. Within the center of the spinal 
column of bones, is a canal in which is located a 
large bundle of nerves, which are given off from 
the brain. This is often termed an elongation of 
the brain, and is known as the spinal cord. 

This column of bones known as the spine, sup- 
ports the head or skull, as it rests on the first bone 
of the spine, known as the atlas. Then just be- 
neath the atlas is the second bone, known as the 
axis. Beneath the axis are the remaining five cer- 
vical (neck) vertebrae, then the twelve dorsal 
vertebrae, the five lumbar vertabrae and the sa- 
crum and coccyx. (See the cuts.) Each of the 
twelve ribs is articulated (attached) to the twelve 

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dorsal vertebrae. The sacrum is attached to the 
innominate or pelvic bones which we call the hips. 
As we study the spine we will understand why it 
is often called the, "line shaft of man," for it is 
the central support of the entire frame work of 
the body. It will be noticed that each two bones 
are so shaped and formed, as they are articulated 
together, as to form a round opening or hole be- 
tween the two bones, on each side of the spine, 
which opens into the spinal canal. It is through 
these openings or windows of the spine, which are 
known as foramina of the spine, that bundles of 
nerves are given off from the spinal cord, and 
pass out, dividing and going to every part and 
organ of the entire body. It is through these 
nerves, which are given off from the spine, that 
the Nerve Force travels, just as an electric cur- 
rent traverses the wires. Some of the nerves car- 
ry nerve force from the brain to the organs and 
parts and other nerves carry nerve impulses or 
sensation from the parts back to the brain. 

Just so long as the nerves are free, and there 
is no obstruction to the normal flow of nerve cur- 
rents to and from the brain and other nerve cen- 
ters, there will be perfect health. When there 
are mechanical mal-adjustments which produce 
pressure on the nerves, causing obstructions to 
the normal nerve currents, then we will begin to 
experience a condition of disease, in the part or 
organ of the body, to which the obstructed nerve 
supplies the nerve energy. 

All the life forces of the body are under the 
direct control of the nerves, therefore to have 
health one must have an abundance of nerve 
energy and an unobstructed flow of the required 
nerve energy to all parts of the body. For cen- 



turies so-called medical science has overlooked 
the fact that the human body is a mechanical 
machine. They have looked on disease as some- 
thing foreign to the body. They have handled 
diseased conditions from the standpoint of some- 
thing that they could drive out of the body by 
dosing the body with some poisonous decoction. 
Today there are millions who are still deluded 
and think that disease is some foreign something 
that has gotten into the body, and that they have 
to dose themselves with some kind of drug in or- 
der to get it out. Millions have doped themselves 
to an early death and thousands are poisoned, 
physical and nervous wrecks, as a result of con- 
tinually taking harmful medicines and patent 
nostrums. 

The old line medical schools of today have not 
yet realized that they are blinded by prejudice 
and that they are overlooking the real cause of 
disease, by not being familiar with the mechanics 
of the human body, and understanding the real 
cause of disease. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY SPINE. 

People who do not know the facts about the 
mechanical construction of the human body, are 
of course, ignorant as to the cause of a very large 
percentage of diseases. 

Those who have spent years in scientific re- 
search, in the study of the mechanics of the body 
and their relation to diseased conditions, claim 
that there are but few diseases in which there are 
not some mal-adjustments of the spine, or other 
bones, muscles or ligaments, which have to do 
with the cause of the disease. 

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Front view of the bony framework of the body. 



Bones of the 



Head and Face. 



Clavicle, or Collar Bone. 



Sternum, or Breastbone, n 



Bones of Vertebral Column. 



-Scapula, or Shoulder Bone. 



Ribs. 



-Humerus. 



-Ulna. 



Pelvis, including (5.) Sacrum and 
(Cat.) Coccyx, 



Femur. 



-Radius. 

•Carpus, or Wrist. — Eight 

small bones. 
Hand. — Nineteen bones. 



Patella. 



liiia, or Large Bone of Fore Leg. —I 



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Fibula, or small Splint Bone of Leg. 



tarsus, or Ankle and Heei Bones (7). 
Bones of foot. — Nineteen bones. 



Side view of the skeleton and the name of different 
bones. 



If we study the mechanical construction of the 
lower animals, we will find that they are less lia- 
ble to mal-adjustments than man. For instance, 
their spines are constructed very much the same 
as the spine of man. Man walks in an upright 
position (or vertical), while the animal walks 
on all fours, or in a horizontal position. The spine 
is so constructed that in the horizontal position 
there is much less liability for slight displace- 
ments (subluxations) and the horizontal position 
has a tendency to keep the spine in a relaxed con- 
dition. Inasmuch as there is no weight endwise 
on the spine, there is no tendency for the cartilage 
cushions between the bones to become compressed 
or thinned. 

This almost insures the animal a free and nor- 
mal flow of nerve force to all parts and organs of 
the body. If we investigate we will find that prac- 
tically all of the animals live out their entire life 
as intended by the Creator, and die of old age. 
If the animals are allowed to live in a natural way- 
they are usually free from sickness, during their 
entire life. 

The vertical position in which man must use his 
spine, makes the spine susceptible to twists, and 
mal-positions which are productive of many mal- 
adjustments. 

The constant pressure on the cartilage cushions 
between the spinal bones, due to gravity and to 
muscular contractions, compresses them and di- 
minishes the size of the openings in the spinal win- 
dows. This also has a tendency to lessen the nor- 
mal movements of the entire spine. 

When the cartilage disks or cushions are already 
thinned, the spine becomes susceptible to irrita- 
tions as a result of jolts, jars, twists, falls, con- 

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tractions of muscles when lifting, etc., which may 
not only result in slight mal-positions of the bony 
framework, but it effects the muscles and liga- 
ments and produces congestion and inflammation, 
which may extend to other spinal tissues. All of 
these conditions must produce pressure on the 
nerves which pass through the spinal openings, 
causing irritation of the nerve fibers and shutting 
off the normal flow of nerve currents to the part or 
organ of the body which the nerve may supply. 

All manner of diseases may result from pres- 
sure on nerves and blood vessels. 

When there is pressure on the bundle of nerves 
and the two blood vessels (artery and vein), 
which pass out through the spinal window, com- 
mon sense would teach anyone that the mechani- 
cal mal-adjustment would, in time, produce a dis- 
eased condition or weaken the parts which are 
enervated by the nerves. 

As has been stated before, a slight pressure 
on the nerves may not cause trouble for awhile, 
and it may go on for sometime unnoticed. If the 
pressure is of greater degree, the nerve may be 
so blocked that pain may be felt at nerve endings 
or along the course of the nerves. Then the pres- 
sure may be sufficient to retard the nerve cur- 
rents to the extent that partial or complete paraly- 
sis of the parts or organs, which the nerve sup- 
plies, will result. Often these conditions may not 
seem to be of much importance in the beginning, 
but owing to obstruction to the circulation, con- 
gestion and inflammation, a more serious trouble 
may result. 

Anyone with average intelligence can readily 
understand how ineffective any treatment would 
be, which merely treated the symptoms. However, 

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this is being done every day in the treatment of 
the sick for all manner of diseases. This is the 
reason that there is an army of sick people who 
continue to be treated by one physician and then 
try another and another. They may be using some 
drugging methods which may effect the manifesta- 
tion of the symptoms and often they are led to 
think they are getting improvement, but later they 
find that they are not well, but the disease has 
taken on another form with different symptoms. If 
there are mechanical mal-adjustments, which are 
the cause of the diseased condition, there is only 
one way to effect a cure and that is to remove the 
cause by correcting the mechanical obstruction. 
While all diseases are not the result of mechanical 
causes, it is true that a very -large percentage 
are, and when this is the condition, do not expect 
good results unless the mechanical mal-adjust- 
ments are readjusted to normal. 

I have examined thousands of patients, and 
when I have found the tissue along the spine 
tender and sore on slight pressure, the patient 
would be very much surprised, as often some very 
serious spinal mal-adjustments may be present, 
and practically no ache or pain had been 
experienced. This is generally found in long 
standing chronic conditions. Other cases do 
suffer with aches, pains, soreness and even spinal 
cramps. No matter what the disease, the spine 
should be treated and all contractions and adhes- 
ions relieved. 

THE OBJECT OF SPINAL ADJUSTMENT 
AND MECHANICAL TREATMENT 

It has been proven by results in thousands of 

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cases that mal-adjustments of the articulations 
(contact joints) of the spine, will adjust them- 
selves back to a normal position in the very- 
largest percent of cases if the joints and the musc- 
les and ligaments are loosened and relaxed, by 
movements and manipulations. Therefore, it is not 
absolutely necessary that a very scientific skillful 
adjustment be given, as Nature possesses certain 
functional powers of self -adjustment within the 
body. Do not think that you have to become very 
exact and scientific in the giving of the treatment, 
in order to assist Nature and to get good results. 
Of course the more you learn about the struc- 
tures and functional activities of the body, the 
better able you will be to recognize mal-adjust- 
ments. One should become familiar with the 
spine and be able to locate the different bones and 
divisions of the spine and to know what nerves 
supply different organs and parts of the body. 
This can easily be acquired by studying the lessons 
in this book on the spinal centers and locations. 
I have known of some wonderful results 
being obtained by this method of treatment by 
persons in their homes. Of course as I have 
stated before, if the case is one which is compli- 
cated, it is advisable to consult a physician or 
specialist, who uses the mechanical method of ad- 
justing, in the correction of the cause of disease. 
The object in all spinal adjustive treatment is to 
loosen the joint and to produce normal movement. 
Loosening the joints and tissues will increase the 
blood circulation to all tissues of the joint and 
will cause absorption of the infiltration which 
has produced chronic soreness, irritation, adhes- 
ions and contractions. When this process of 
absorption begins to take place in the tissues, the 

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stiffness of tissues of the joint will be relaxed, 
and of course the contracted hardened tissues will 
be relaxed. If contraction has produced pressure 
on the nerves, the relaxation will relieve the pres- 
sure and normal nerve circulation will be restored. 

The question is asked, How long will this take? 
This all depends on how long the mal-ad justed 
condition has existed. It may only require a few 
weeks and it may require months. If the mal- 
adjusted condition has existed only for a week, 
then it will be relieved in a few days or even one 
day in some cases, but when it has become chronic, 
it must take time. Many expect to get relief very 
quickly, but they do not consider that the diseased 
condition may be the result of mal-ad justments 
which have been present for a long time. Re- 
member that the laboratory processes of the heal- 
ing functions in the body, must have time to re- 
store order, after they have been in a disordered 
condition for months and longer. If the spine is 
stiffened in some regions, with old, chronic stiff- 
ness, contractions and soreness, one may know 
that more than one bundle of spinal nerves is 
involved, and that many functions are lessened 
as a result of the pressure at the points along the 
spine, and also that it will take time to get the 
stiffness and soreness out of a spine of this kind. 
As the spinal condition improves and the soreness 
begins to disappear the general health will begin 
to improve. 

In simple language, we might make this state- 
ment ; Thousands can not be well and can not hope 
to be well, because of the mal-ad justed condition 
of the spine, which is blocking the normal func- 
tions of Nature. The healing forces of the body 
are diminished to such an extent, that Nature 

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can not cure. In such mechanical obstructions 
there is but one hope for improvement and that 
is mechanical corrective treatment. 

My object is to help others to help themselves. 
I am trying to teach briefly the causes of disease, 
which may be either mechanical, chemical or 
mental. I am trying to make it very simple and 
plain, that persons reading these lessons may be 
able to help themselves, to enjoy the very best 
that is to be had in this life, and at the same time 
to interest them in the helping of others. Do not 
think that there is anything difficult about the 
system I am giving here. It is easy, plain and 
simple in every way. You can not do harm in 
any way and have every opportunity to do your- 
self and others good. 

I originally published a part of these in- 
structions in typewritten form. I sold hundreds 
of them to students and patients. I have had 
many of them write me, stating that they had 
obtained the most pleasing results from the system 
both for themselves and others. This book con- 
tains much new matter and more instructions and 
I feel that those who study these lessons, will be 
better able to accomplish good results. If the 
instructions and the treatments seem easy, do not 
fear or doubt about the result. 

What every student of this course should do, is 
to make himself likewise familiar with the other 
causes of disease. That is, the Chemical and 
Mental causes or mal-adjustments. If you will 
do this you will possess the most valuable health 
knowledge, which will not only enable you to keep 
your own body in a healthy condition but you will 
be equipped with knowledge, which will make it 
possible for you to be of service to your family 

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and your friends. Most systems of self -treatment 
or mechanical treatment are lengthy and require 
a great deal of time each day, to carry out the 
instructions for the treatment. This is true of 
many of the physical culture methods, Physical 
culture is a most excellent system, but there are 
hundreds of exercises which take a lot of time, 
and amount to but very little in any way. Those 
who rely on physical culture, must continually 
keep at it if they wish to keep in good shape. 
In the place of having a hundred or more ex- 
ercises, why not use a few, which will reach 
and relax practically every muscle in the body. 
I give these exercises in another part of the book. 
This system of treatment requires but a few min- 
utes time, and is easy to take or give. I am avoid- 
ing all technical or medical terms, just as much 
as possible, and think no one will have any diffi- 
culty in understanding every word of the instruc- 
tions. I could easily write a book on this subject, 
in technical style, which would cover a thousand 
or more pages, but what every one wants now, 
is less padding of books, and more direct, easy- 
to-understand truths and instructions. All of my 
books are to the point, and are not padded with 
useless reading matter. 



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LESSON TWO 

HOW MECHANICAL MAL-ADJUSTMENTS 
CAUSE DISEASE 

The forces of life, or the power within the 
human machine, which is the motive power pro- 
ducing every function and activity of life, is what 
we call NERVE ENERGY. The brain is the 
great central storage station for this energy. 
There are relay or substations throughout the 
general nervous system, known as nerve ganglia, 
nerve centers or nerve plexus. This system of 
relay stations composes what is known as the 
sympathetic nervous system. We find these gan- 
glia, or centers along the spine and throughout the 
internal body. The Sympathetic Nervous System 
has direct connection with the Cerebro-Spinal 
System and it seems that the sympathetic system 
is a system of relays furnishing the required 
nerve power or voltage to the general nervous 
system. 

The sympathetic nervous system controls the 
mysterious nerve power and life energy, which 
takes care of the human machine at all times, 
from birth until death. This power or force 
does not seem to be under the control of the will 
power of the mind, but there may be certain men- 
tal mal-adjustments which will produce irritat- 
ions, which will cause nerve reflexes or irritating 
leakages of the sympathetic nerves, 

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There are but very few sensory nerve fibers 
in the sympathetic system, at least we do get sen- 
sations which are recorded in the conscious brain. 

However, there may be certain mechanical mal- 
adjustments producing irritations and leakages 
of the nerve force which will rob the organs and 
parts of the required nerve force. 

All nerve irritations or reflexes of either sys- 
tem of nerves produce leakages of the nerve forces 
and weaken the general nerve supply of the entire 
body. 

Hundreds of thousands of afflicted persons 
have mechanical mal-adjustments, which are the 
cause of constant nerve irritation and leakages, 
but they may be unconscious of the condition be- 
ing present in the body. The object of this book 
is to educate those who have a desire to know 
the Truth. 

The Cerebro-Spinal Nervous System is the one 
we usually picture in the mind as we look at the 
illustrations, which picture the brain and spinal 
cord. However, this is but part of this great 
system; as we begin to trace the nerves from 
their origin in the brain down through the spinal 
cord and out through the windows of the spine, 
then on to the different organs and parts of the 
body, we can but get an idea of the mysterious 
working of this nervous system. 

These nerves are divided and subdivided into 
branches, supplying every organ and part of the 
body. The little nervelets so completely infiltrate 
the tissues of some parts of the body, that one 
can not even prick the tissues with the point of 
of a pin, without coming in contact with one of 
these minute nerve fibers. This is especially so 
on the surface of the skin. If this is done the 

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little sensory nerve fibers will instantly carry 
the sensation of pain to the conscious brain. 

We find that these bundles of nerves compose 
many different kinds of nerves. Some are nerves 
of sensation, carrying impulses of pain and dis- 
comfort to the brain. Others have to do with 
conveying nerve forces to the organs which con- 
trol the functions and actions of life, in the tis- 
sues and organs. Others are what are known 
as motor nerves and are under the direct control 
of the will-power. With our will we direct the 
contraction of muscles and have our different 
muscles perform different body movements. We 
have two kinds of motor nerves, one under the 
control of the will-power and the other, which 
conveys motor impulses, over which we have no 
control. These have all to do with the working 
processes of the chemical laboratory of the body 
and all of life's activities. All of these have 
direct connection with the spinal cord and brain, 
and pass in through the little openings between 
the bones of the spine known as the foramina or 
windows of the spine. 

It may be understood that any slight shift of 
the spinal bones, (subluxation) which will pro- 
duce an impingement or pressure on the nerves, 
as they pass through the spinal opening, will 
effect the normal nerve currents if there is irrita- 
tion or contraction of the muscles or ligaments 
in any region of the spine. The contractions 
may produce a thinning of the cushions between 
the vertebrae and thereby diminish the bony 
openings on the side of the spine, and in this way 
pressure on the nerves. Pressure on the nerves 
will effect the nerve currents in the same way that 
pressure on a garden hose would compress the 

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rubber hose, shutting off or diminishing the flow 
of water which was being forced through the 
hose. 

If the normal nerve currents, which supply 
the different organs are shut off or diminished, of 
course the natural life force to the organ, which 
causes it to perform its normal function is de- 
ficient, and the organ or part becomes weakened 
and diseased as a result. 

As we trace the nerves which are given off 
from the spine, we find that they reach every 
organ and part of the body. 

If we know just where the nerves are given off 
that lead to the stomach, we know at what part of 
the spine to look for mechanical mal-adjustments, 
contractions or adhesions, in disorders of the 
stomach. The same is true of the liver, kidneys, 
bladder, intestines or any other organ or part of 
the body. 

If we find that there is a general spinal con- 
traction with stiffness and lack of normal move- 
ments of the spine, there will be a certain degree 
of pressure and irritation on the spinal nerves, 
which will produce a constant nerve irritation 
and leakage. A large percentage of the so-called 
nervous diseases will be found in people afflicted 
with some kind of spinal trouble. It may be that 
they are unconscious of the existence of such a 
condition, but examination, with pressure along 
the sides of the spine, will reveal the tenderness. 
Some of this class of cases have spinal soreness, 
stiffness and backaches. This is truly a condi- 
tion of mechanical mal-adjustments, and normal 
movement and relaxation must be restored be- 
fore the pressure on the nerves can be relieved. 
Many of these cases not only require mechanical 

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treatments to restore movements, relaxation and 
to start the process of absorption of adhesions, 
but they will be found to be very toxic and there 
will be infiltrations and hardening of the muscle 
tissues as a result. The toxins and body poisons 
must be eliminated and the source of poison pro- 
duction corrected. My book entitled, "How to 
Eliminate Uric Acid, Toxins and body Poisons" 
will give full instructions for self -treatment. 



25 




This cut shows brain, spinal cord and nerves 
branching out to all parts of the body. The nerves 
branch into millions of nervelets to every part 

26 



and organ of the body. They are so numerous 
in the skin that if we prick the skin with the point 
of a pin we are sure to strike one of these little 
nervelets. Nerves control the action of every or- 
gan and part of the body. Each movement you 
make is the result of nerve energy and effects 
some muscle which causes it to contract. Nerve 
energy is life. Any interference with the nerves 
means disease or death. 

THE LOWER ANIMALS ALL PRACTICE 

MECHANICAL METHODS OF 

SELF-TREATMENT. 

I have stated on another page that animals that 
walk on their all-fours are less liable to mal-ad- 
justments of the bony and other tissues of the 
spine. Not only this, but they are less liable 
to many other conditions which effect the health 
of man, who walks upright. 

To walk upright, the muscles and the ligaments 
of the entire spine must be under constant con- 
traction, in order to keep the structure of the body 
in this position and allow normal movements. As 
a rule we are in an upright position during the 
entire time we are out of bed, which averages 
about 16 out of each 24 hours. If we have a 
dozen chances a day to lie down and relax we do 
not take the time to do it. At night many of us 
are surprised when we get in bed to discover 
that we are very tired and we really had not 
taken time to know it during the whole day. This 
is the condition which is the cause of many mal- 
adjustments of the spinal structure. 

When we consider the lower animals, we find 
that they are under the control of instinct, an 

27 



inborn force which directs the animal. Most an- 
imals through their instinct are able to follow the 
laws of Nature and to live out their entire length 
of life and die of old age, without sickness. When 
there are exceptions to this rule, it will usually be 
found that man has prevented the animal from 
following the inborn instinct. In many of our 
domesticated animals, man through different 
breedings, has perverted much of the animal 
instinct, by forcing certain habits into the 
animal's life. 

Take dogs or cats and watch them as they 
seem to look after matters of health. They take 
time to get much relaxation of the muscles and 
other tissues of the body. 

No matter how short a sleep they take, they 
always take time to stretch and relax their musc- 
les and ligaments when they awake, before get- 
ting into action. Man would do well to follow the 
same exercise on awakening. 

Then if we watch these animals we find that 
they take a certain amount of exercise every day. 
We see the dog or cat play and get their bodies 
into all sorts of contractions and positions which 
bring relaxation and muscular elasticity. The dog 
does not work, but I have examined the muscles 
of many dogs, which were more highly developed, 
and possessed more strength in proportion, than 
any man I have ever known.. The instinct of the 
dog, directs him to just the proper degree and it 
directs him that he may keep every nerve and 
blood channel free from mechanical mal-adjust- 
ment. How often have you noticed the horse tak- 
ing special exercises by rolling and romping. 
When animals are sick and suffering from any dis- 
order try to feed them and you will find that they 

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refuse even the most tempting foods, which they 
would fight for if they were well. The instinct of 
the animal is many times stronger than the will 
of man. Man would always be benefitted if he 
would use the same methods when sick. Fasting 
and partial fasting in sickness of any kind, will 
always assist Nature. 

I owned a Mexican parrot and studied his 
manner of living and the methods he followed, 
which resulted in his enjoying 100 percent of 
good health for the many years he was in my 
possession. He was a bird of knowledge ; he knew 
things and practiced things which he knew 
would get results. He knew what to eat and 
what to refuse to eat. He knew when he had 
enough, and that is just where many of us have 
a great weakness, as most every one eats from 
two to three times more food than the body re- 
quires. This bird did not recognize any system 
of medicine other than the system which he prac- 
ticed through his own instinct and it was all con- 
fined to self -treatment. He would take his baths, 
and usually made quite a fuss about it. Then 
he had his time for exercise and adjustment every 
day. He would go through all kinds of monkey 
movements, climbing and flapping his wings, 
bending and stretching his muscles and liga- 
ments. It required but a few minutes but he 
carried it out almost by the clock, every 24 hours. 
He was never sick and was possessed of the very 
best development in every way. I have examined 
this bird's muscle power and his muscles were 
developed like that of a super-athlete. If any 
man had the same muscular development in pro- 
portion to the size of the muscle, he would be 
able to perform feats of strength which would 

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amaze the world. This type of bird often lives 
for more than 100 years. I have studied the lives 
of many animals and find that they all practice 
a system of self -treatment, insuring proper me- 
chanical adjustment of the mechanical parts of 
their bodies. 

EXPERIMENTS AND RESEARCH WORK 
ON ANIMALS. 

A great deal of research work has been done 
along the line, of the study of the effects of me- 
chanical mal-adjustments of the spine of the 
lower animals. 

Dogs and guinea pigs have been used for mak- 
ing most of these experiments and provings. For 
instance 12 dogs, all in good health, were taken, 
and by gently tapping the bones in the center 
of the spine, (which give off the nerves supplying 
the kidneys) subluxations or very slight mal- 
positions of the bones were produced. These 
mechanical mal-adjustments were produced and 
allowed to exist for weeks. The dogs were fed 
the best of foods and given the best of care. In 
the course of a week all the dogs were ailing; 
however some continued to eat. As time advanced, 
urinary examinations showed that some of 
the dogs were developing forms of kidney 
troubles, part of the dogs developed Bright's dis- 
ease, with a showing of albumin in the urine, 
others developed diabetes, with sugar in the urine. 
Half of the dogs were treated by mechanical ad- 
justment, and the mal-adjustments of the spine 
corrected to normal, and in a few weeks they re- 
covered. The other dogs were allowed to go 
with the mal-adjustments of the spine uncorrect- 

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ed and they each died from the different forms 
of kidney trouble, due to the effect of the impinge- 
ment of the nerves to the kidneys. These same 
experiments have been made many times, proving 
the theory of mal-adjustment to be true as to the 
cause of disease, and that the correction of the 
mal-adjustment will relieve the disease by cor- 
recting the cause. 

The cut on next page shows the divisions of the 
spine. First you will note, beginning at the base 
of the skull, counting downward, the first seven 
vertabrae (backbones) known as the cervicals. 
Then beginning again and counting downward we 
have the 12 dorsals, the 5 lumbars, the sacrum and 
coccyx or tail bone. 

Study this cut and study the nerve centers as 
given in the course. You will soon be able to lo- 
cate any trouble along the spine and to adjust 
the same. 



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LESSON THREE 

ALL MACHINES ARE LIABLE TO MAL- 
ADJUSTMENTS 

Every thing which is composed of mechanical 
parts, and has what is known as mechanical move- 
ments, is liable to become mal-ad justed at the 
points of the different mechanical joints. These 
mal-ad justments must cause disorders in the 
functioning of the machine, a railroad engine, an 
automobile, the watch you carry in your pocket, 
or the human machine, called man. People in 
general have not yet become enlightened to the 
fact that man is a mechanical machine but the 
real truth of the matter is, that man is the most 
complicated mechanical machine known. When 
these facts are known, then anyone with average 
intelligence will understand that the human 
machine is subject to mal-ad justments of its 
mechanical parts, and that any mal-ad justment 
will result in disorder of the normal functions, 
and activities of the machine. This is the pri- 
mary cause of hundreds of disorders, which we 
call disease, within the human body. 

Then if disorder or disease is caused by mal- 
adjustments of parts of the machine, it would 
stand to reason, that to correct the cause of 
disease, the mal-ad justed parts should be re- 
adjusted to their normal condition. 

These mechanical mal-ad justments are known 

33 



as subluxations, lesions, contractions, adhesions, 
etc. 

Any disorder or mal-adjustment of the struc- 
tures of the body must result in disorders of the 
functions. 

There is no doubt that mechanical mal-adjust- 
ments are the most common causes for all manner 
of diseases. 

The very strongest proof that mechanical mal- 
adjustment is the cause of disease, is the fact 
that when these mal-adjustments are diagnosed, 
analyzed and corrected by the proper mechanical 
treatment, the disease disappears, and the patient 
gets well. 

A theory may sound well and the logic may 
almost convince anyone that it is scientific, but 
if the results are not in accord with the claims 
made, the theory and arguments are useless. 
Mechanical treatments are resulting in the cor- 
rection of the cause of a large percentage of 
diseases. What we all need today is a better 
understanding of the nature of mechanical mal- 
adjustments, their causes and how we may cor- 
rect them and keep our bodies in the very best 
adjustment. 

The reason that the science of medicine has 
not accomplished what it should, is that it 
has failed to recognize the fact that the laws of 
Nature must be respected. 

It is the force of Nature which controls every 
function and life force within the human body. 
We can not understand this force, we never will, 
but we may understand the working of the laws 
of Nature to such an extent that we can assist 
Nature and assist in the correction of any dis- 
order of the body. The great trouble with 

34 



science is that man is everlastingly trying to im- 
prove on the laws of the Creator (Nature) and 
in doing so he does more harm than good. Any 
system of treatment for the correction of any 
disease of the body must be absolutely in har- 
mony with Nature's laws or it will work harm 
in the place of good. 



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The first seven bones or vertebrae of the spine 
are known as the cervical (neck) bones. 



SPINAL ADJUSTMENT NOT NEW. 

The principles of spinal adjustment are as old 
as the spinal column. Thousands of years ago 
the human race recognized the fact that a healthy 
backbone or spine meant health. It is true that 
the races of centuries ago had very crude ways 
of treating the spine, but they got good results 
by following' their crude ways of keeping the 
spine elastic, supple and free from muscular and 
ligamental contractions and adhesions. The 
American Indian has a mechanical treatment of 
the spine. We also find that some early races 
of Europe practiced a treatment of spinal 
adjustment. In Bohemia they have advanced to 
quite a degree in the art of spinal adjustment. 
In India they also use methods of spinal adjust- 
ment. Some 15 years ago I met an old English- 
man who was a sailor in his boyhood days. He 
had traveled in India. He told me that he had 
many times seen in his travels in India one native 
adjusting or relaxing another's spine. He said 
one would lie down on the ground and the other 
in his barefeet would walk up and down his back. 
He said that the natives laid great stress on 
this treatment, that it kept their spines in a 
relaxed and healthful condition. Drugless healers 
of today all have special mechanical treatments 
for the adjusting of the spine. 

It has become more of a science, as scientific 
study of the spine has made us more familiar 
with the wonderful principles of the mechanics 
of the human body, especially the spinal column. 

When the spine is elastic, flexible and supple, 
one will feel young and there will be a free flow 
of nerve energy to all parts and organs of the 

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body. If the spine is allowed to become stiffened, 
(rigid) and the muscles along and around the 
spine are contracted and hardened, it means that 
one is in an unhealthy diseased condition and will 
rapidly fail in health and vigor. If we will give 
attention to the spine, keeping it in the proper 
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•2nd lumbar bones or vertebrae of the spine. 



Note the spinal windows through which the 
nerves pass. The spinal disks or cushions are 
absent. Note just how the bones are articulated 

or fit together. 

MECHANICAL MAL-ADJUSTMENTS. WHAT 
THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY MEAN. 

To get an idea of mechanical mal-adjustment, 
we must give special attention to the anatomy 
of the spine. Most of the mal-adjustments of the 
mechanical structure will be found in the articul- 
ation of the spine. Sometimes we find mal- 
adjustments of the ribs, the innominate or hip 
bones and other parts, but most all mal-adjust- 
ments are to be found in the spinal column. 

In observing the spinal column we find that it 
is composed of irregularly shaped bones, between 
each of which is a disk, cushion or pad of carti- 
lage, which acts as a bumper or jar absorber. 
The bones of the spine are articulated (bound 
together) with ligaments and muscles. The liga- 
ments and muscles are very elastic and allow 
movements in all directions, such as extension 
counter extension, flexion and rotation. Every 
normal, healthy spine should be supple and very 
elastic. When the spine is stiffened and the mus- 
cle tissues along the spine hardened, it is a sign 
of failing health and premature old age. No 
matter what the age, if the spine is elastic and 
supple the person is young and healthy. 

There is a canal which extends through the 
spinal column. It is almost round and is from 
% to 1 inch in diameter, in an average size adult 
person. On the top of the spine rests the head 
or skull, and the spinal cord, which is a large 

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bundle of nerves, comes out from the brain, 
and extends down the entire length of the spinal 
canal. This spinal cord is protected by the bones 
of the spine. As has been mentioned, each two 
bones or vertebrae of the spine, have notches 
or grooves in each side, which fit together and 
form a round opening, known as the foramina 
or windows of the spine. 

Passing out through each of these windows, 
on both sides of the spine, is a bundle of nerves 
which is given off from the spinal cord, and with 
this bundle of nerves is an artery and a vein. 
These three completely fill the opening or window. 
When the spine is healthy, the cartilage disks or 
cushions separate each of the vertebrae just the 
right distance, which keeps the windows or open- 
ings in the spine the proper size.. If these disks 
become compressed or thinned, it will cause a 
diminution in the size of the spinal windows 
and will produce pressure on the nerves and 
blood vessels which pass out through the opening. 

Then there are many mal-adjustments of the 
bones of the spine, which are termed subluxations. 
A subluxation is a slight displacement, or move- 
ment of a bone from its normal position or artic- 
ulation. Subluxations of the spinal bones are 
very common and are the cause of a great many 
diseases. Even a slight subluxation or shifting 
of a vertabra of the spine, in any direction, will 
have the effect of diminishing or closing either 
one or both windows at the side of the spine and 
will produce pressure and irritation on the nerves 
and blood vessels passing out through this spinal 
window. This partial closure of the spinal win- 
dow, pinches the nerves and obstructs the normal 
flow of nerve currents. 

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If this pressure on the nerves continues, the 
flow of nerve force is diminished and the part or 
organ supplied by the nerves can not perform 
its normal function; as a result some diseased 
condition will set up in this organ or part of the 
body. 

Some conditions of pressure due to these sub- 
luxations w T ill cause an irritation of the nerve and 
it will become congested and inflamed. There will 
be pain, either in the nerve or at the ending of 
the nerves which are impigned. 

Some may inquire, what is it that causes sub- 
luxation? The causes may be many. In our 
everyday life we make hundreds of mechanical 
movements of the spine and other articulations 
of the body. 

Some times a slight twist, in the wrong di- 
rection or under some muscle strain will cause 
a w T rong movement of some of the bones of the 
spine. Then we get hundreds of jars, jolts, 
twists, wrenches, strains, falls, etc. which may 
have much to do with the cause of maladjust- 
ments or slight subluxations of the spine. Then 
there are many other causes of spinal subluxa- 
tions, such as abnormal muscular contractions, 
which may result from the accumulation of 
toxins and body poisons or even from the admin- 
istration of poisonous medicines. Mental emo- 
tions such as, grief, anger, fear, etc. have been 
known to produce nervous irritation which 
produced rigid muscular contractions. 

There are other conditions which are often 
found to be present along the spine and which 
are often mistaken for subluxations. It is a 
condition of infiltration of waste and body poi- 
sons which have lodged in the muscles and liga- 

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ments of the spine. This condition will pro- 
duce a hardening of the muscles and spinal 
ligaments and not only stiffen the entire spine but 
will draw the bones of the spine together, com- 
pressing and thinning the cushions between the 
bones. This will cause the spinal windows to be 
diminished in size and there will be gradual pres- 
sure put on all the nerves which pass out through 
these windows. This is often the condition found 
in old people, and in those who are suffering from 
different forms of autointoxication. 

I have had many patients who did not have 
many distinct subluxations of the spine, but they 
had a general hardening of the spinal muscles and 
tissues, which seemed to be bound together with 
adhesions. This condition was cramping or caus- 
ing a general spinal irritation, which was effect- 
ing the nerve supply to the entire body. 

Thousands are suffering from this form of nerve 
irritation and leakage. They may take drugs 
from now until the end of time, but they will 
never remove the cause of such diseased conditions 
by such unnatural treatment. 

A mechanical treatment is the only treatment 
which is corrective and it must be instituted if 
a cure is expected. In all such conditions where 
there is accumulation of poisons in the body, 
natural corrective treatment for the elimination 
of the poisons and to correct the manner of living 
must also be instituted. 

A slight pressure on the nerve may result in 
a slight irritation, accompanied with pain, or 
there may not be pain, but it may diminish the 
function of the part which the nerve supplies. 

A heavy pressure on a nerve may result in com- 
plete or partial paralysis of the part which the 

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nerve supplies. Very peculiar symptoms are often 
experienced from different degrees of nerve pres- 
sure causing different forms of nerve irritation. 

Pressure on nerves at the spinal opening, may 
effect the other surrounding tissues and produce 
local irritation and congestion. Often spinal ad- 
hesions are formed in this way. Also local con- 
gestion of the spine due to subluxations, has been 
known to be the begining of spinal curvature. If 
people but realized the great importance of the 
spine, they would never neglect any spinal symp- 
tom. 

Every function of every organ and part of the 
body, the production of blood, nerve, brain, 
muscle and all other cells and fluids of the body, 
must depend on the Nerve Force of the body as 
the motive power, which is back of all the labora- 
tory processes of production of the entire body. 
Every activity of the tissues and fluids of the 
body must depend on this force. Of course we 
must furnish the required chemical vital elements 
to the body laboratory, but without nerve force, 
the laboratory could not do its work. Likewise 
the blood circulation must not be impeded, as there 
must be a normal flow of blood to all parts and 
organs if health is to be enjoyed. 

Therefore, any mechanical mal-adjustment, 
which will obstruct the normal nerve and blood 
flow, will result in disease. The only treatment 
for such conditions is to correct the mal-adjusted 
condition by the proper adjustment. 



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LESSON FOUR 

WHY THE PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW THE 
IMPORTANCE OF SPINAL 
ADJUSTMENT 

One of the weaknesses of the human race is 
that they do not give the body any attention until 
they are forced to. 

They are too busy with other things, they have 
left the matter with the doctor and let him do the 
thinking. It is to be lamented that millions 
have suffered and gone to early graves because 
they let the other fellow do their thinking. Taking 
it for granted that the doctor is right just because 
he has a title of doctor, is a questionable thing. 
There are thousands of doctors who are good 
honest men and have been taught in certain 
schools that so and so was the proper way; they 
naturally think they are right because they have 
been taught in this certain school of medicine. 

This was just as true of the doctors who were 
practicing 100 years ago, and had been taught in 
their schools of medicine that no matter what 
was wrong with a patient he should be bled. 
George Washington was one of the victims of this 
bleeding method of treating the sick. Hundreds 
of thousands were victims of such methods in 
those days. They were wrong, but in those days 
a doctor was not questioned. He was supposed 
to know what to do. In the treatment of fever, 
they withheld all water and let the suffering fever 
patient burn up, often dying crying for water. 

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They usually died too. This was the so-called 
medical science of 100 years ago. People had 
faith, they believed, they did not question the 
doctor because he was supposed to know. They 
let him do their thinking. If they died it was 
believed to be the Lord's will. 

WHERE NERVES BECOME IMPINGED. 

Practically all impingement or pressure on the 
nerves will be found at the openings or windows 
along the spine. Any slight shift or movement 
of the bones, out of their normal position will 
close these openings to some extent, either on 
one or both sides of the spine. If the bone 
(vertebra) is subluxated or moved backward, 
both openings will be diminished in size. If it 
is rotated, and one side moved slightly back- 
ward, then but one of the openings will be di- 
minished in size and the nerve pinched or im- 
pinged at this opening. Now the effect of this im- 
pinged nerve may not be noticed at the spinal reg- 
ion at all but it will produce either pain or some 
diseased condition at the ending of the nerve. 
Now suppose that this bundle of nerves reached 
the stomach and furnished the motive power 
which caused the gastric glands to produce the 
gastric secretion (gastric juice). If the nerves 
are compressed by an impingement, of course 
the nerve current can not flow in its normal 
quantity. Therefore the gastric juices of the 
stomach will be diminished in quantity or be 
of the wrong chemical composition. As a result, 
the foods can not be properly digested and 
stomach disease is the result. This condition 
may not be noticed for some time, but it gradu- 
ally develops. Now the question, why take a 

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lot of medicine to try to force the stomach to 
digest the foods when it can not, because the 
nerve force, which controls the secretion of the 
glands, is shut off by pressure on the nerves 
back at the spine. This is the reason people 
have stomach trouble and take drugs, and more 
drugs, but still have the same old stomach 
trouble. They do not reach the cause of the 
disease, because it is a mechanical cause and it 
requires a mechanical treatment to correct the 
real cause which is to be found back at the 
spinal opening where the nerve passes through. 
If the impinged nerve is located at another part 
of the spine, it may reach the liver, kidneys, 
bowels, bladder, or supply the limbs or some 
other part of the body. If the nerve is impinged 
no matter what part it reaches, it will, after a 
while produce a weakened, diseased condition, if 
the cause is not corrected. Many persons have 
pains in different parts and organs of the body 
due to impinged nerves. In some cases the 
nerves become inflamed and there develops 
what is known as neuritis of the nerve, with 
much pain. 

In some cases there may not be so much of a 
displacement of the bones of the spine, but there 
may be sufficient contraction of the muscles and 
ligaments of the spine to cause pressure on the. 
nerves. What the spine needs in such cases is 
a good relaxing spinal treatment to relieve the 
contractions, and bring about a normal circula- 
tion in all the spinal tissues. When there is any 
congestion or sore spots along the sides of the 
spine over the nerve centers, it is sufficient evi- 
dence that there are contractions and mal-adjust- 
ments, which should be relaxed and gotten back 

to normal. A „ 

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Section of a healthy spine. 0. spinal cord. 
2, 3, 4, 5, spinal nerves passing out through the 
spinal windows. 6, 7, 8 vertebrae or bones of 
the spine, in normal position. 9, 10, healthy 
cartilage pads or cushions between the bones, 




Section of spine showing unhealthy condition 
due to mal-adjustment. 

Note that bone or vertebrae 8 has become mal- 
adjusted backward (posterior), closing the spinal 
windows and pinching the nerve. Likewise bone 
6 is also slightly mal-ad justed backward, involv- 
ing nerve 3. This condition would produce irrita- 
tion and congestion, which effect muscles and 



ligaments, and cause a thinning of the cartilage 
disks or pads 9 and 10. Both 6 and 8 should be 
normalized. 

THE DEGREE OF PRESSURE PRODUCES 
DIFFERENT EFFECTS. 

I am going to repeat what I have said in other 
parts of this book. That the degree of pressure 
on the nerves causes different effects. For instance 
I have had many cases of men who had been 
mashed in coal mines, some have had complete 
dislocation of the spine and in such cases the 
entire body below the dislocation would-be paral- 
yzed, inasmuch as the spinal cord would be im- 
pinged or compressed, completely shutting off all 
nerve impulses below this point of the spine. 
Persons often live for years in this condition, as 
Nature has provided a special way to supply the 
organs and tissues in such cases. The relay 
stations of the sympathetic nervous system supply 
the nerve force, but the nerves of sensation and 
the motor nerves, which produce muscular 
movements, are paralyzed, as they are to be found 
in the cerebro-spinal system within the spinal 
cord. 

Slight pressure may exist for months and years 
and but little bad effect be noticed. A slight pres- 
sure on the nerves supplying the stomach may 
continue for years and the person have a slight 
stomach trouble due to the fact that there is not 
enough of the gastric juices being secreted. 

I remember a case of this kind. A man who 
had been treated for stomach trouble by 20 or 
more physicians for years but he continued to 
have stomach trouble. It was effecting his gen- 

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eral nervous system and he was becoming a 
nervous wreck. Someone referred him to me, 
I examined him and told him that his real 
trouble was in his spine. He could not under- 
stand how his spine had anything to do with his 
stomach. After explaining that the nerves 
supplying the stomach come out from the spinal 
cord and through the bony openings or windows, 
then around under the ribs to the glands of the 
stomach, he was interested and wanted me to 
try to correct the spinal contractions and sub- 
luxations. 

In six months time this man told me he thought 
he had a new stomach. He was wonderfully 
improved, and now after ten years is still in good 
health and weighs more than he ever did.. Now 
this condition might have continued longer and de- 
veloped into cancer, due to the weakened and irri- 
tated condition of the tissues of the stomach. This 
is the way many such tissue changes begin. If this 
man had experienced a greater degree of pressure, 
he would have suffered more pain in the stomach, 
as all the nerves might have become inflamed. 

Sluggishness of different organs of the body 
may result from slight continued pressure on the 
nerves, supplying the organs. Much of the con- 
stipation which is so common is due to this cause. 
The same is true of liver troubles. When the 
nerve supply is diminished, to some extent, and 
the functions of the tissues or organs weakened, 
it must effect the chemical activities of the or- 
gans and parts. In this . way the mechanical 
mal-adjustment produces chemical maladjust- 
ments, but as a rule, when the mechanical mal- 
adjustments are corrected the chemical mal- 
adjustments will also become normal. Inasmuch 

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as the nerve force is the motive power and life 
power of the body, it may be understood just how 
very important it is that we have a free flow 
of the nerve force to every part of the machine. 

SPINAL NERVE CENTERS. 

In studying the spine you will note that the 31 
pairs of nerves which are given off from the 
spinal cord, beginning at the base of the skull, 
are divided into three divisions in the movable 
part of the spine. 

First we have the cervical spine, composed of 
the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and 
seventh cervical vertebrae. Passing out on each 
side and beginning at the base of the skull, are 
the cervical nerves. The next division is known 
as the dorsal spine, and is composed of the next 
twelve vertebrae. Passing out on each side are 
the twelve pairs of dorsal nerves. The remain- 
ing five vertebrae are known as the lumbar spine, 
consisting of the first, second, third, fourth and 
fifth lumbar vertebrae. The fifth or last movable 
vertebrae articulates (rests) on the sacrum or 
large bone at the bottom of the spine, to which 
the pelvis or hip bones are attached. Then at 
the bottom of the sacrum is a very small bone 
called the coccyx or tail bone. This bone is mov- 
able and sometimes may ^become mal-ad justed, 
causing nerve irritation. Study the illustrations 
of the spine and become familiar with the dif- 
ferent divisions of the spine. You have examined, 
no doubt the spinous processes of someone's spine 
with the tips of the fingers. In this way you 
can soon learn the location of every vertebra and 
each division. 

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Start at the base of the skull and count down, 
seven vertebrae, you have the cervical. Then 
count down the next twelve and you have the 
dorsals. The next five, and you have the lumbars. 
You will soon find that you will be able to locate 
any vertebra very quickly. 

If a line is drawn, or a string stretched across 
the spine from the lower point of each shoulder 
blade (scapula) it will run across the seventh 
dorsal vertebra, which will enable you to find 
this vertebra quickly. You may count up or 
down and locate any of the other vertebrae easily. 

One should practice finding the different loca- 
tions along the spine. This mode of feeling with 
the fingers, the spinus processes of the bones and 
the condition of contraction, tenderness, etc., is 
known as palpating, or palpation of the spinal 
tissues. If the tips of the fingers (the balls of 
the fingers) are pressed deeply along the sides 
of the bones of the spine, the pressure will come 
directly over the nerve and nerve centers between 
the different vertebrae. 

Often these tissues will be found to be very 
tender and sore, owing to the congestion and 
irritation present as a result of the impinge- 
ments and contraction at different locations of 
the spine. In some cases the entire spine will 
be found tender and contracted and there will be 
what is known as a general spinal irritation. 

Examine those ( who are apparently healthy 
and those who are sick and you will note the 
difference. However,in many who think they are 
healthy you will find sensitive, sore spots along 
the spine. 

The spinus processes, or the pointed part of 
the back bone which sticks back and is easily 

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felt through the skin of the back, should each 
be in line with the one above and below. In mal- 
adjusted positions these will be found to deviate 
to either side and sometimes they will have been 
in this position for years until they have become 
fixed, and false bony tissue has been formed, hold- 
ing them in the mal-position. This is found in 
old chronic conditions. These conditions may 
be absorbed and adhesions broken up if move- 
ment is obtained in the different bones of the 
spine. The most important movement in the 
adjustment of all spinal conditions is to get 
movement between each vertebra of the spine. 
When this is accomplished, Nature will do much 
to correct other troubles. 



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LESSON FIVE 

DRAINAGE OF THE BRAIN 

There must be a normal flow of blood and 
lymphatic fluids both to and from the head and 
brain, to insure health and an efficient brain. 

This is a subject which has been overlooked 
and many of the most serious diseases known to- 
day have their cause in deficient drainage of 
the fluids of the head and brain tissues. 

The brain is the store-house of all the life 
forces of the body. The motive forces which 
control every function and activity of the body 
are stored in the brain. The healthy condition 
and activity of the brain depend on the normal 
flow of blood to and from the brafn tissues. 

Any contraction or mal-adjustment of tissues 
of the neck region will produce pressure which 
directly effects the return flow of blood from the 
tissues and hinders the free circulation of all 
fluids to and from the head and brain tissues. 

Some of the most serious mental and brain 
diseases are the result of this condition, and a 
very large percent of nervous diseases are due to 
this cause. 

Thousands of cases of Apoplexy, Paralysis and 
sudden deaths are the result of this condition. 

There are special treatments given in this book 
for the treatment of the neck, which will equalize 
this drainage. My book, entitled; "Apoplexy, 
Paralysis, High Blood Pressure, Heart Diseases, 
and Nervous Diseases, Prevention and Cure, Self- 

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Treatment", gives special instructions for the 
correction of the cause of this condition, as well 
as instructions for self-treatment for other 
serious diseased conditions. 

Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth dorsal region 
on both sides, supplies the lungs. 

Fifth, Sixth and Seventh dorsals. On the left 
side will be found the nerve supply to the stomach. 

At this region of the spine is also located what 
is known as the central place. As it is at this 
location that there is a connection between the 
cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nerves, which 
have a special influence on the general system, 
if there is decided pressure and irritation at this 
point and it continues for a long time, it will re- 
sult in a general nervous breakdown of the sys- 
tem, due to the heavy nerve leakage. This is a 
part of the spine that should be kept in a supple, 
relaxed condition. 

Sixth, Seventh and Eighth dorsal. Right side is 
the nerve supply of the liver, gall bladder and 
some of the small intestines. 

Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth dorsals. The 
kidneys, ureters, colon, and intestines. Some 
nerve fibers to the ovaries, uterus, bladder, pro- 
state gland, testies, etc. Left side, nerves which 
supply the spleen. 

First and Second Lumbar s. Colon, bladder, hip 
joints, nerves, to the limbs, ovaries, uterus, etc. 

Third and Fourth Lumbars. Nerves to limbs, 
rectum, sexual organs, knees, feet, etc. 

Fifth Lumbar. Rectum, uterus, anus, coccyx, 
etc. 

Coccyx. The mal-adjustment of this small tail 
bone often produces many irritating reflexes, 
effecting the limbs, sexual organs, etc. 

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LOCATION OF THE SPINAL NERVES AND 
THE PARTS AND ORGANS THEY SUPPLY. 

First, second and third cervical vertebrae. Com- 
ing out from this location are nerves which sup- 
ply the tissues of the upper part of the face, the 
scalp, the back of the neck and head, the eyes, 
ears, optic nerves, upper air passages of the 
head, the nose, upper part of the throat, muscles 
of the face, etc. Any irritation of these nerves 
will cause contractions of the muscle tissues of the 
upper part of the body and may cause stiff neck 
and interfere with circulation of blood to and 
from the head and brain. 

Fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh cervicals. 
Nerves passing out from this region of the spine, 
supply the throat, parts of the face, eyes, ears, 
muscles of the neck and shoulders. Nerves also 
reach the upper part of the chest and the muscles 
of the arms, etc. 

First, second and third Dorsal Nerves from this 
center reach, arms, upper part of chest, upper 
part of lungs. On the left side the nerves are 
given off which supply the heart. There is also a 
nerve of great importance which supplies the 
heart, known as the pneumogastric, orj vagus 
nerve, which sends a branch to the heart. It is 
given off in the upper cervical region of the spine 
between the first and second cervical vertebrae. 
This nerve has branches which also supply the 
stomach and lungs. It is often interfered with, 
when there are contractions or mal-adjustments 
in the upper part of the neck. 

Palpating the Spine. Palpating means feeling 
or observing the position and conditions of the 
bones and muscle tissues along the spine. With 

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This shows method of palpation of the spinous 
processes (tips of the vertabrae) which should be 
in perfect alignment. 



the tips of the three fingers of the hand, using 
the balls of the fingers, one may move the hand up 
and down the spine and feel the spinous processes 
(bony protrusions of the backbone). If you will 
study the picture, you will note that you are feel- 
ing the processes of the bones just under the skin 
and tissues. 

The processes should all be in line, now and 
then you will find one which is deviated to the 
right or left. Then feel or press just to the side 
of the spine from which it is deviated and you 
will usually find, on deep pressure, that there is 
a tenderness at this point where the nerve passes 
out through the bony opening. This is due to the 
contractions, and the closing, or diminishing of 
the size of the opening. The nerve has pressure at 
this point and it becomes inflamed. 

Palpate, or feel the spines of several persons, 
you will find some relaxed and there will be no 
tenderness along the sides of the spine over the 
nerve centers, while in others there will be much 
tenderness. After a while you will be able to 
detect slight deviations or mal-adjustments (sub- 
luxations) just by feeling along the spine. You 
can not be guided by the separations between the 
bones that you feel as the processes are not always 
the same distance apart. It is the alignment up 
and down the spine that should be taken into con- 
sideration. All the processes should be just in 
line, either above or below the one next to it. 
After a while you will be able to tell when the 
muscles are contracted and hardened just by feel- 
ing them. A normal muscle should be relaxed 
and flat. When they are contracted they some- 
times are found to be hardened and drawn up 
round. The balls of the fingers will roll over 

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them, just like it would if a round stick was under 
the skin. Then these muscles are always tender 
on deep pressure. 

Muscles in this condition need to be stretched 
and manipulated, in order to relax them. Of 
course when the spinal mal-adjustments are cor- 
rected the muscles will become relaxed. 

In many of these excessively tender spines, it is 
advisable to use the hot wet pack on the spine 
every day for thirty minutes. This will absorb 
much of the soreness and increase the circulation. 
See my book on, "How to Eliminate Uric Acid, 
Toxins and Body Poisons" for full particulars as 
to the spinal wet pack, or compress and how to 
use it. 

THE EFFECT OF IRRITATION AND SORE- 
NESS OF THE SPINE. 

If pressure is made along the sides of the spine 
where the nerves come out through the bony open- 
ings, the nerves and tissues will often be found 
tender, or what is known as sore spots, along the 
spine. This indicates that there is some irritation 
of the nerves at this point. Often an entire spine 
will be tender or sore, which will show that there 
is a general spinal irritation. There should be 
no soreness or tenderness anywhere along a nor- 
mal spine. When there is soreness or contrac- 
tions of the muscle tissues you may be sure there 
is some mal-adjustment or contraction of the 
spine. 

As stated before, if the nerves become impinged 
or pinched, the nerve force will be diminished. 
Now suppose the soreness is found along the left 
side of the spine, just below the shoulders from 

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the fifth or seventh dorsal spine. The stomach 
nerves will be effected on the left side, and this 
will shut off the normal nerve supply to the gas- 
tric glands which secrete the gastric juices of 
the stomach. Some form of indigestion or dys- 
pepsia must soon be the result. Any one can un- 
derstand how useless it will be to take drugs 
for the stomach, when the real cause is the spine. 
The condition cannot be cured by drugs, but the 
spine must be loosened and adjusted to a normal 
condition which will free the nerves and allow 
a normal flow of nerve force to reach the stomach. 

If the nerves pressed on, are the ones supply- 
ing the liver, then a weakened and diseased liver 
will be the result. It would not be common 
sense to take drugs to force the liver to work, as 
the only rational way would be to remove the 
pressure from the nerves. People dread gall- 
stones, but a very small percentage know why 
these stones form. It is because the nerve supply 
to the liver is under normal, and the liver has not 
the nerve energy sufficient to produce normal liver 
secretions. In this condition the chemical con- 
sistency of the bile is not normal and the calcium 
elements harden in the gall bladder, forming a 
stony substance. The nerve supply must be re- 
stored to normal before there can be a normal 
action of the liver. 

No matter what the disease, it is a wise thing 
to see that the nerve supply to the organ or parts 
is free — that there is no pressure or irritation 
along the line. Mechanical adjustments will cor- 
rect these conditions and allow Nature to return 
to normal. Nature cannot cure as long as the 
"brakes" are on. Remove the obstructions to all 
nerve and blood vessels and give old Nature a 

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chance. You may ask, do adjustments ever take 
place themselves ? Yes, in many cases a bend, 
twist, or sudden jerk has been known to accom- 
plish a complete adjustment of subluxations of 
the spine. There are many cases recorded where 
sufferers from lameness or paralysis have had ac- 
cidental falls and afterward found themselves 
cured. The accidental fall or jar had produced 
an adjustment, relieving the pressure on the 
nerves. There was a case down in Texas a few 
years ago : A man had been hurt in a railway ac- 
cident ; he was, as a result, paralyzed in the limbs, 
he had had a suit pending against the company 
for $10,000; one day while on the street a friend 
playfully hit him in the back, which knocked him 
down ; the friend had for a second forgotten his 
condition ; he began to apologize, but imagine his 
surprise when the man arose and walked off with- 
out crutches. The lick and fall had corrected the 
mechanical mal-adjustment, and the man was 
cured and withdrew the suit against the company. 
It has been said, "A man is as old as his spine." 
There is much truth in the statement. I have ex- 
amined several thousand spines, and I believe I 
could be blinded and tell about the age and con- 
dition of any person by the condition of the spine. 
Not one person in a thousand knows the great im- 
portance of keeping the spine in a supple and nor- 
mal condition. The safe and wise plan to follow 
is to keep the spinal tissues in a normal condition. 
This may be done by relaxing treatments and by 
adjusting the spine. As was stated, sore spots 
along the spine are indicators of nerve tenderness 
and pressure. It is here that work on the spine 
is required. As a rule, a slight mal-adjustment 
will be found at these points, and the spine needs 

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to be relaxed and adjusted forward. Soreness 
along the spine may easily be located by making 
deep pressure with the tips of the fingers. From 
the illustrations elsewhere, you may be able to 
tell what organs or parts the nerves supply. 

CENTRAL PLACE OF THE SPINE. 

At the area of the spine, located at the 4th, 5th 
and 6th dorsal vertebrae, just between the lower 
border of the shoulder blades, is what is known 
as the "Central Place". It is here that there is a 
direct connection of the cerebro-spinal nerves 
with the sympathetic, in such a way that most of 
the large nerve gangalia (nerve relay stations) 
of the sympathetic nervous system are influenced. 

Stimulation at this point of the spine will in- 
fluence the functional activity of all the organs 
and tissues of the body. If there are maladjust- 
ments, contractions of muscles and ligaments or 
stiffness of the spine at this point, it will have an 
influence on the functional activities of the entire 
body. Therefore it is well to always give this 
area of the spine attention, to keep it loosened 
and to have normal movement and adjustment. 

You will note that in the list of centers for 
adjustment such diseases as anemia, general ach- 
ing, fever, general nervous toxic conditions, in- 
fluenza, la grippe, etc., all direct adjustment at 
this point. It influences the entire body. 

KIDNEY PLACE. 

The area of the spine known as the 10th, 11th, 
and 12th dorsal vertebrae, is the "Kidney Place", 
as it is here that the nerves are given off which 
have direct connection with the kidneys. It has 

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been found that this center also has a general 
influence on the functions of the entire body, inas- 
much as this center influences the lymphatic and 
serous fluid circulation throughout the tissues of 
all organs and parts. When we wish to stimulate 
or influence the circulation of blood, we at the 
same time wish to influence the circulation of the 
other fluids of the body, and always give special 
adjustment to this center. For instance if there is 
swelling of the hands, limbs or any part of the 
body, this center is always indicated with other 
parts of the spine. Even in eye diseases, brain 
diseases, head diseases of any kind, this center 
should be adjusted to influence the fluid circula- 
tions, etc. 



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LESSON SIX 

SPECIAL CENTERS OR LOCATION FOR 
ADJUSTMENTS AND CONCUSSION. 

The spine should be properly adjusted, relaxed 
and supple at these points of the spine in order 
to free all nerve impingements. (C means Cerv- 
ical, D dorsal, L lumbar, Rt. Right side, Lt. Left 
side.) 

Acid Stomach 5 to 7 D. 

Acne 2 D. 

Aching (general) 6 D. 

Ague 6 D. 

Albumin in urine 10 to 12 D. 

All gone feeling 8 D to 2 L. 

Anemia 6 D. 

Apoplexy 6D. 

Arms, Disease of 5, 6, 7 C I D. 

Asthma 4D. 

Appendicitis 8, 9, 10 D. Rt. 

Arthritis (general) 6 D. 

Bright's disease 10 to 12 D. 

Bladder 1 L. 

Bronchitis 4D.. . 

Blackheads 10 to 12 D. 

Catarrh of head 1, 2, 3, C and 6 D. 

Catarrh of Stomach 5 to 7 D. 

Catarrh of Lungs 3, 4, 5 D. 

Catarrh of bowels__________8,9,10,ll,12D 1, 2L 

Catarrh Bladder 1, L. 

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Catarrh Bronchial Tubes 2D. 

Catarrh Vagina and Uterus. 1 L. 
Chills 6D. 

Chocking Sensation 5D Lt. 

Chills and fever 6D. 

Cholera Morbus 1 to 2 L. 

Cold Feet 12 D or Coccyx. 

Chorea 6— D. 

Cold in head 3C. 

Colitis 12 D to 2 L. 

Costiveness 12 D. 

Consumption 2, 3, 4 D. 

Cramps in bowels 11, 12 D 1 L.. 

Cramps in limbs 4, 5 L Coccyx. 

Cramps in arms 1, 2, 3 D. 

Croup 5D to Lt. 

Cystitis 1 L. 

Deafness 2, 3, 4 C 5D. 

Dilation of Stomach 5D Rt. 

Dilation of Heart 7C 4 D. 

Diphtheria 5 D Lt. 

Diabetes 6—12 D. 

Dizziness 1, 2 3 C. 

Disease of feet 4, 5 L. 

Disease of knee 2L. 

Disease of hip 1 L. 

Dropsy 12 D. 

Diarrhea 2 L. 

Dysmenorrhea 2 L. 

Dyspepsia 5D. 

Ear ache 4 C. 

Ear Roaring 1, 3 C. 

Eczema (general) 6 and 12 D. 

Epilepsy 1 C 6D and 2 L. 

Exopthalinic Goiter 5 D Lt. 

Eye Ball motion 3C. 

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Eye Diseases 2 to 5 C 12 D. 

Facial Paralysis 3C. 

Fainting 1 C to 6 D. 

Fever, general 6D. 

Feet Cold 10D to 5 L. 

Floating Kidney 10, 11, 12 D. 

Flux 2L. 

Female Weakness 10, 11, 12, D 1, 2 L. 

Gall Stones. 7. D. 

Grip 6D. 

Gravel 12. D. 

Gout 6 and 10 D 4.5 L. 

Hay Fever _4C and 4D. 

High Blood Pressure 6D, 10 D. 

Hiccough 4C. 

Heart trouble 2 C 3, 4 D. 

Impotency 1, 2 L. 

Indigestion 5D. 

Infantile Paralysis 6, 11, 12 D 2L. 

Insanity 1, 2, 3, C. 

Insomnia 1, 2, 3, C 6 D. 

Jaundice _7D. 

Laryngitis 5D Lt. 

Leucorrhea 2L. 

Liver disease 7 D Rt. 

Measles 4 and 6 D. 

Mental Depression 2, 3, 4 C. 

Menstruation, painful 11, 12 D 2L. Coccyx. 

Ovaritis 2L. 

Piles 4, 5 L Coccyx. 

Prostatitis 3L. 12 D. 

Prolapsus of Uterus 4L. 

Proctitis 4, 5 L. 

Rheumatic Arthritis 6D. 

Sciatica 4L. 

Sexual Weakness 2, 4 L. 

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Thyroid Enlargement 5D. Lt. 

Uterine Diseases 2 L. 

Uninary disorders — ^ 12 D 1 L. 

Vertigo „„ 1, 2 C. 

Vomiting 5 D. 

NERVES 

If you will notice the cuts of the spine, and the 
cuts showing the nerves coming out from the 
spine, through the bony openings or spinal win- 
dows (formina), you will see that there are 31 
pairs of these bundles of nerves emanating from 
the spinal cord. They are given off in pairs, one 
from each side of the spine. These nerves branch 
out and divide and subdivide, reaching every part 
and organ of the entire body. This nervous sys- 
tem conveys life impulses or nerve force to every 
life cell of the body. Every function and action, 
from birth until death depends on this nerve 
force. The production of blood, muscle, bone 
brain and nerve cell, and every tissue and fluid 
of the body, depends on the free and un- 
obstructed supply of this nerve energy. The 
chemical laboratory of the body, may be supplied 
with an abundance of the chemical elements, but 
unless there is also an abundance of the vital 
force, the chemical laboratory of the body could 
not do its work. Nerve force is very much like 
the hidden electric force. We can see and feel 
the effects of the mysterious force, but we can not 
see the nerve energy nor the electric energy. They 
are invisible forces. The same is true of the 
mysterious forces within the life fluid" of the body, 
the blood. We may see and experience the life 
forces of the blood, in its power of cell production, 

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tissue building, body repair, life forces and heal- 
ing forces, yet the force is not visible to the 
human eye. We may take nerve tissues and blood 
and place them under a powerful microscope and 
there find the nerve cells and the blood cells, but 
we have no way to see the real vital principle of 
life, the hidden force of the Creator which each 
possesses. 

The most important matter that should con- 
cern us, is to have a knowledge of how to possess 
an abundance of both nerve life and blood life, 
and the knowledge of how we may keep each in 
constant circulation, to each and every organ of 
the body. 

The aim of the instructions in this book, is to 
impart knowledge which will help to keep the 
body in a normal, mechanical adjusted condition. 

As has been pointed out in the foregoing pages, 
and shown in the illustrations of the spine and 
nerves, it may be understood that many mechani- 
cal mal-adjustments may occur along the en- 
tire spinal column from the base of the skull, to 
the sacrum. If there is mechanical pressure 
at any region of the spine, effecting any one of 
the sixty two bundles of spinal nerves, passing 
through the spinal windows, it must interfere 
with the normal life force to the part or organ 
which this particular bundle of nerves supply. 

Many serious diseased conditions are present, 
as a result of mechanical mal-adjustment of the 
spine, due either to slight shifts or subluxations 
of the spinal bones or to contraction of muscles 
and ligaments, which result in pressure and irri- 
tation of the spinal nerves. 

It is an easy matter for any average person 
to give the spinal column and other important 

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mechanics of the body just a little attention and 
keep the entire machine in good working con- 
dition. 

A PLAIN COMMON SENSE METHOD OF AD- 
JUSTING THE SPINE TO ASSIST 
NATURE TO RESTORE 
HEALTH 

If you will study the shape of the bones of the 
spine and the manner in which they are articul- 
ated (bound or fitted together) you will plainly 
see that by restoring movement in the joints and 
adjusting them forward, as is done in giving the 
quick thrust, you can not do other than adjust 
the bone to its normal bearing or position. You 
will note the illustration made from actual photo- 
graphs of parts of the spine (on another page). 
It will be seen that these articulating facets 
(bearings) are so interlocked that the facet or 
bearing on each bone above fits into the bearing 
of the bone below. 

The bones may be moved slightly backward 
or rotated to either side and backward, but in 
no case can any single bone be slightly moved 
forward out of adjustment, unless it would be 
done by the force of a lick which would fracture 
the bearing. This being the case one may under- 
stand just how simple the principle of spinal 
adjustment really is. You may read literature and 
books on the subject until you are grey headed 
but this does not change the real fixed principle 
of adjustment. Those giving instruction on ad- 
justment of the spinal column may claim to have 
a hundred different moves for adjusting but why 
not get down to facts and study the spine as it 

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really is. Then you will see that by using me- 
chanical normalizing movements to loosen the 
joints, the adhesions and contractions will be 
relieved. If there are accumulations of waste 
and toxic matter which have lodged in the tissues 
of the joints, hardening them, this will be ab- 
sorbed as the normal movement of the joint is 
restored. In this way we may restore normal 
movements and readjust the mal-ad justed spine 
to normal. Many persons are afflicted with a 
stiff, rigid spine due to infiltrations, contractions 
and adhesions, and it may take weeks before the 
joints have sufficient movement to permit 
anything like a normal adjustment. Some who 
claim to be an authority may state things differ- 
ently, but truth is truth, nevertheless and common 
sense study of the spine will prove the facts I am 
stating . When there is stiffness and contraction 
of the joints, we may know that there is a thinn- 
ing of the cartilage cushions between the bones 
of the spine. This condition, of course produces 
extra pressure on the nerves as they pass out 
through the spinal windows. As the spine is 
loosened up and normal movement restored, these 
cushions will again thicken up and become elastic. 
I made the statement above that the spine could 
not be subluxated or slipped forward without 
fracturing the facets or bearings of the bones. 
Now I wish to state that the spine may have a 
gradual curve forward by the bones being tilted 
on each other, but this is a condition of spinal 
curvature which is seldom seen. 

As we loosen the spine by mild exercises and 
manipulations, restoring normal movements, then 
we will find that the adjusting thrust will be more 
effective. 

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The quick spring thrust as described will not 
always produce a movement, but it stimulates 
the circulation around the joint and stimulates 
the nerve centers at the same time. It acts as a 
form of rapid stimulation and brings effective 
reflex processes in th& nerves. 

It is for this reason that many feel an exhil- 
aration after the spinal adjustment has been 
given. 

The whole secret of spinal treatment is to 
gradually exercise the different joints of the spine 
and restore normal motion. As this is done, 
continue to adjust the spine forward, or if in 
palpating (feeling) the spine you detect a vertebra 
(bone) slightly out of line to one side, you may 
give the thrust adjustment to one side as well 
as forward. If you will follow this, you need 
have no fear of getting results. 

You must remember that it sometimes takes 
years for the spine to become stiffened, contracted 
and mal-ad justed. It may likewise take months 
to restore normal movement, and be able to adjust 
the spine and reconstruct the general health of 
the spine. Use your common sense and you will 
get results. 

MANIPULATION AT SORE AND TENDER 
AREAS OF THE SPINE. 

Any sore or sensitive area indicates contraction 
and irritation. This condition will result in 
pressure and irritation of the nerves, which pass 
out from the spine at this point. We should 
manipulate these sensitive areas, stretching the 
muscles and relieving the tension. This will 
increase the circulation in the tissues and remove 

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the cause of congestion. The soreness will gradu- 
ally disappear and this will relieve the pressure. 
The spine must be adjusted at this point also. The 
best way is to manipulate the tender sensitive 
muscles along the spine first, for three or four 
minutes and then give the direct spinal adjust- 
ment. 

Remember that it may take many treatments 
to absorb the condition causing soreness, which 
has been of long standnig. 

When you relieve the sensitive area along the 
spine, relieving the impinged nerves, you will 
restore normal functions at the ending of the 
nerves or the parts the nerves supply. . 

Never treat hard in the beginning, that is, hard 
enough to cause much pain, but during each treat- 
ment, work a little deeper and the congestion and 
soreness will gradually disappear. Always im- 
press on the party being treated, that he must re- 
lax, as much better results can be accomplished. 

It is not necessary to treat on the bare skin, as 
one or two thicknesses of clothing do not inter- 
fere with giving manipulations. The fingers can 
detect the hardened and contracted muscles just 
as well through thin material. If regular mas- 
sage is to be given (this is rubbing the skin) it 
must be given on the bare skin. 



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LESSON SEVEN 

THE IMPORTANCE OF MANIPULATIONS 
FOR THE HEAD AND NECK 

There are more than thirty prominent muscles, 
besides many very short bands of muscles and 
ligaments which give the tissues of the neck its 
strength and motion. These different muscles 
keep the head erect and control every movement 
of the head. In and between these muscles are 
hundreds of arteries, veins, lymphatic channels 
and nerves. 

The excessive blood circulation to and from the 
head and brain must pass through these blood 
vessels, the lymphatic drainage from the cavities 
of the head and brain tissues must pass down 
through the lymphatic canals. Then on each side 
of the neck bones (vertebrae) at each joint, are 
given out a pair of cervical nerves, which supply 
the head, face, shoulders and part of the tissues 
of the arms. There are several other very 
important large nerves which are also given out 
from the neck region, which are not considered 
as the cervical nerves, though they do emanate 
from the cervical spinal windows. 

When we study the anatomy of the neck it 
would seem that it is somewhat crowded. It is 
not crowded if it can be kept in a normal con- 
dition, but it is a fact that the neck is one of the 
most common parts of the body, in which we find 

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contractions, tensions and hardening of the 
muscles and ligaments, as well as maladjust- 
ments, due to slight mal-position of the neck bones 
and a thinning of the cartilage cushions between 
the neck bones. 

Any disturbed condition of the anatomy of the 
neck will cause contractions of muscles, tension, 
hardness of the tissues, etc., which produce not 
only pressure on the cervical (neck) nerves but 
will compress the veins which convey the return 
blood from the head and brain. This compression 
of the veins will retard the blood, and produce 
what is known as UNEQUAL CIRCULATION 
to and from the head and brain tissues. 

This condition will not only cause an inward 
pressure of the blood within the brain, but as the 
flow is retarded, there will result a slight stag- 
nation of the retarded blood and some chemical 
changes must take place. 

This retarded or impeded circulation of blood 
from the head is the cause of hundreds of 
diseases. It not only effects the healthy tissues 
of the head and brain but effects the general 
health as well. Apoplexy, Paralysis, High Blood 
Pressure, Heart Diseases, Nervous Diseases, Men- 
tal Diseases and many others are the result of 
this condition. This condition will weaken the 
entire functions of the body. It will produce dis- 
eased conditions of the nose, throat, ears, eyes, 
and all tissues of the head as a result of in- 
sufficient drainage from the tissues of these parts 
of the head. It may not be understood, but the 
blood in the arteries which supplies the head is 
pumped up from the heart pressure, and the 
arteries are always under heavy inward force, 
but it is quite different with the return blood in 

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the veins, the veins are larger in capacity and 
there is more vein space for the blood. The 
veins are not under the heavy inward force. This 
is the reason that a slight contraction of muscle 
and ligaments, will compress the veins and shut 
off the normal flow of blood from the head, and 
retard all the blood circulation from the brain. 
The drainage of blood from the head and brain 
is one of the most important functions of the 
body to be considered. 

Therefore for this reason the neck muscles and 
tissues should be given attention often and they 
should be kept in a normal relaxed condition 
One can relax his own neck and keep the tissues 
free from contractions and irritation by giving 
just two or three minutes time to the neck about 
three times a week. (My book on, "Apoplexy, 
Paralysis, High Blood Pressure, Heart Diseases 
and Nervous Diseases/' contains many valuable 
instructions on the neck conditions). People often 
complain of peculiar f eeings in the head and brain, 
loss of the power of mentality, and many peculiar 
head symptoms, all of which may be traced to 
retarded return flow of blood from the brain. 

How to Manipulate the Neck. Recline on a bed 
or couch.. With the left hand reach over the 
right side of the neck, use the balls of the 
fingers (not the tips) manipulating with deep 
pressure back next to the spine, pull and stretch 
the muscles, pull the tissue forward and relax it 
as you work the muscles gradually. Work down 
deeper, as there are four layers of these muscles. 
About two minutes' work will give relaxing effect ; 
then with the right hand reach over to the left 
side and give the same treatment. 

On deep pressure you will find the tissues are 

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sore; this tenderness is caused from congested 
nerves, and as you continue with the treatment, 
the soreness will gradually disappear. In some 
cases of very sensitive tissues, it may require a 
month or two to get the best results. 

This treatment may be given every day (pref- 
erably before retiring) for a week or two, then 
every other day for a while ; after the tenderness 
has disappeared, once a week. You can give the 
same treatment to anyone by standing on one side 
of the person and reaching to the opposite side of 
the neck and treating the tissues. 

Exercise the neck muscles by turning the head 
as far as you can to one side and the other, just 
as though you were trying to see behind you. Do 
this eight or ten times until the neck muscles 
feel tired. 

Stretching the Neck. Reach up with both 
hands and lock your hands together just around 
the back of the head. Now relax the neck and 
pull the head forward on the chest. Pull hard 
and you can feel the effect of the relaxation down 
in between the shoulders. Pull this way two or 
more times. Then put the hands under the chin 
and try to push the head back the other way a 
time or two. This exercise keeps the cartilage 
pads between the vertebrae in a relaxed condition, 
at the same time stretches many of the short 
ligaments of the neck. All of this also frees the 
blood circulation. This can be done in bed at 
night or in the morning before arising. 

Pulling the neck. Let a person be seated on a 
low stool or on the floor. Put one hand under 
the chin and the other at the back of the neck at 
the base of the skull. Now pull up on the neck 
and turn the head from one side to the other. If 

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No. 1. This cut shows position of hands in 
manipulating neck muscles. Manipulate the mus- 
cles from the base of the skull down in between 
t the shoulders on both sides of the neck, also front 
muscles of the neck. See instructions on another 
page. Better results may be had by reclining on 
a bed or couch as you may be better able to relax. 



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No. 2. This cut shows exercise of neck. Turn- 
ing the head to one side and then the other, many 
times. 



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m 



No. 3. This cut shows method of using some 
force, in turning head and stretching the muscle 
tissues etc. See instructions. 



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No. 4 and 5 shows the use of force in stretching 
the front and back muscles of neck. 



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No. 6. This cut shows exercise for loosening 
the muscles and tissues of the shoulders. First 
try this over one shoulder and then change hands 
and try it over the other. 



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you wish, you may lift with enough strength to 
lift the person from the floor . This is an 
especially good treatment to give to children 
suffering from head, nose and throat troubles, 
also in many acute conditions, fevers, etc. Neck 
pulling may also be done by having the person 
lie across a bed or on a couch and pull with 
enough force to move the body with the rotations 
of the neck as given above. 

Relaxing the Shoulders. Stand erect, slowly 
raise both arms above the head, at the same time 
take a deep breath and raise the chest and expand 
same. Now slowly exhale and at the same time 
bring the arms down behind you, try to keep the 
back of the hands as nearly together as possible, 
even straining your muscles through the should- 
ers to get them back as near as possible. 
(Very few persons can get them together) . Repeat 
this movement three or four times. This relaxes 
the muscles of the shoulders and at the same time 
brings up the chest and front ribs. All flat-chested 
persons should use this exercise regularly. This 
should be done both night and morning for a week ; 
in chronic conditions, three times a week. Another 
good method of raising the shoulders and clavi- 
cles (collar bones) is to open a door and catch 
the top of the door with both hands and allow 
the weight of the body to be held up by the arms 
for a minute at a time. This may be done by 
swinging by the arms on anything above the head. 
I have known persons to place an iron bar across 
the top of the door casing (frame) about two 
inches from the top of the casing and use it to 
stretch and lift the shoulders as given above. 
There are some very large blood vessels just 
under the collar bones, and when there is contrac- 

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tion drawing these bones down, it compresses the 
vessels and retards the return flow of blood from 
the head. This, with neck contractions, is the 
cause of many enlargements of the neck, known 
as Goitre. 

HOW TO ADJUST THE SPINE. 

If you have studied the spine and noticed the 
illustrations given, you will see that there are 31 
pairs of nerves which are given off from the 
spinal cord and pass out through the spinal win- 
dows, between each joint of the spine. These are 
the nerves over which flow the life forces of the 
body. The fibers from the nerves reach every 
organ and part of the body. The list of nerve 
centers on another page will make it possible 
for you to know just where each bundle of nerves 
reaches and what organs and parts they supply 
with the nerve force. This is what one must 
learn to remember ; the nerve center and the part 
of the body it supplies. Then, for instance, if we 
wish to treat for stomach trouble we will treat 
the spine at the 5th and 6th dorsals. The main 
object in the adjusting of the spine is to restore 
normal movements at each joint and to free any 
impingement of nerves. When we use the tips of 
the fingers, and make pressure along the sides of 
the spine where the nerves are given off, we will 
find contractions of the muscles, irritation and 
soreness at different locations where there is any 
pressure or irritation of the nerves. Then we 
usually find that the joints of the spine are 
stiffened at these points from contraction and 
hardening of the tissues. The entire spine may 
be stiffened and devoid of normal movements. 

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What we wish to accomplish is to restore motion, 
to relax the muscles and other tissues and get 
the spine elastic and supple again. This will 
assist in relieving the pressure at the joints and 
on the nerves and will make it possible to read- 
just the spine. 

In the child, and in youth, we find a full amount 
of nerve force flowing to all parts of the body. 
If we find trouble in the spine as a rule it is not 
general, but in different localities. The spine 
as a rule, is elastic, and has free movements. In 
those of older years we find general stiffness and 
the spine only bends or has movements in some 
directions. Some persons can not turn the 
head as far around as they once could. Some 
can not twist the body or stoop over like thejr 
once could. This is all due to stiffness of the 
spine. Persons of 70 years of age may be young 
and full of life if they can keep the spine free and 
elastic, with normal movements. 

TENDERNESS AND SORENESS INDICATE 
THE PARTS INVOLVED. 
This is one way to diagnose or analyze any sick- 
ness. If we examine the spine and find tenderness 
and soreness at a certain point of the spine, it in- 
dicates that the nerves given off from that point, 
are not normal and we may expect to find some 
diseased condition in the parts the nerves supply. 
If there is soreness and tenderness of the nerves 
going to the liver, we know at once that the liver 
is not getting its full supply of nerve force. If 
it is the kidney nerves, we will expect to find 
some trouble with the kidneys, etc. If it is the 
nerves supplying the arms of course we will ex- 
pect to locate some trouble in the arms or hands. 

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MANIPULATION TO RELAX THE MUSCLES. 

The muscles along the spine should be relaxed 
and stretched by manipulation. This will increase 
the circulation and assist Nature to absorb the 
congestion and inflammation. Many persons are 
not aware of the fact that they have sore and 
tender spots along the spine until some one finds 
them by using pressure or palpation with the 
tips of the fingers. There are very few persons 
who have a normal spine. 

ADJUSTING THE SPINE BY THE THRUST 

METHOD. 

(See Illustration on page 89 showing how it 

is done.) 
Have the person to be treated or adjusted lie 
face down on the floor or a hard table. Place a 
thin pillow under the chest. Have the back bare, 
so you may be able to palpate the location of the 
spine you wish to loosen and adjust. If the spine 
is sore or tender on both sides alike, you may 
know that both nerves are involved or pinched 
on both sides of the spine, and that the vertabra 

(bone) should be adjusted straight forward to 
loosen and adjust it into line. If there is more 
soreness on one side than the other, then you will 
note that the bone is rotated or back more on 
the side of the tenderness than the other and the 
nerve on this side is pinched the most. If this 
is the case, the bone should be loosened and ad- 
justed more to the tender side to line it up or 
adjust it back into proper position. 

Now as the person to be adjusted is in position, 
place your left hand, palm down across the spine 

(backbone) , then place the right hand, palm down 

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on top of the left hand. Now while you press 
down on the spine, make a sudden thrust or quick 
springing motion, which will loosen the joint of 
the spine and adjust it forward, at the point of 
contact under the hand. 

This cut shows the position for adjusting, and 
how to place the hands to give an adjustment. 
This woman as you will note is on a table (15 
inches wide and 5^ feet long, 15 inches high. 
Anyone can easily make one) but the table is not 
necessary as the adjustment may be given on the 
floor as well, using a pillow under the chest. Have 
;the person to be adjusted try to relax, before the 
sudden spring or thrust is made on the spine as 
described in the lesson on adjusting. Read lesson 
carefully. After adjustment is given, let the party 
rest two or three minutes before getting up. 

An ironing board placed on a bed may be used. 
Have the person lie flat on the ironing board and 
you may give the adjustment. The adjustment 
can not be given right, on a bed or couch as they 
are too springy. A solid surface must be used 
under the person to be adjusted. I prefer the 
floor, when there is no table. 

When this is done you may hear a "click", or 
noise in the joint of the spine. As a rule when 
the joint is moved or adjusted quickly you will 
hear this click, (or the person adjusted will hear 
it) some joints move and no click is noticed. Just 
make the thrust one time at a location, if the joint 
is not moved, you have at least loosened it and 
absorption of the contractions and adhesions will 
take place to some extent and after a few times 
the joint will move to its proper position or be 
restored to normal movement and suppleness. 

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Now in giving this thrust adjustment, you may 
adjust every joint of the spine at one treatment 
by moving up and down the spine at different 
locations and making the thrust, or springing 
movement, at the different points along the spine. 
This is not specific adjustment, but will be benefi- 
cial as it will loosen and restore movement to the 
general spine. 

As stated, one may adjust certain points or 
locations of the spine or may give a general thrust- 
ing of the entire spine. This treatment may be 
given once a day for a week, then every other 
day, or twice a week, until desired results are 
obtained. 

When the thrust is made, do it quickly, and 
relieve the pressure of the thrust quickly, in the 
same manner as if you were driving a nail, do it 
quickly. When this kind of force is exerted to any 
part of spine quickly, it will just effect movements 
at this particular location. If it were a slow 
pushing movement of course it would push or 
move the whole body. This may be illustrated bv 
piling up, one on the top of another, four or five 
books. If you take your finger and push slowly 
on the book in the center of the pile, you will 
move the whole pile of books, but if you take the 
end of your finger and hit one of the books in the 
pile a quick lick, it alone will move and the others 
of the pile will remain in place. This is the same 
principle involved in the quick thrust used in 
giving spinal adjustment. 

Do not think you have not done good, if you do 
not hear the little "click" sound, which is often 
heard when the joints move. In some cases many 
adjustments will have to be given before the 
joints will become loosened to such an extent that 

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the clicking sound will be heard. The clicking 
sound is seldom ever heard down in the lower 
spine, known as the lumbars. Remember that 
the quick thrust movement of adjusting has a 
spontaneous stimulating action to the joint and 
surrounding tissues, which stimulates the nerve 
centers and revitalizes the functions of the tissues 
of the spine. In all chronic cases it may be neces- 
sary to give this treatment every day for a 
month or more. 

It does not require more than two or three 
minutes to give the thrust adjustment of the en- 
tire spine. 

It is always advisable to give some of the other 
manipulations and movements. 

Always try to get the one being adjusted to 
relax. Some persons stiffen themselves and con- 
tract their muscles at the time the thrust is ex- 
pected and in doing this they tighten the spine 
and it is very difficult to get good results. Always 
tell them to think of something else and try to 
relax. In many cases the one giving the thrust 
should try to divert the patient's mind, or catch 
him off guard, by asking some question, and while 
he is relaxed, make the thrust. One good method 
is to have the patient take a deep breath and just 
as he finishes exhaling the breath, make the thrust. 

As one gains experience in adjusting the spine 
one can soon learn to throw the vertabra straight 
ahead, or turn it a little to one side, as it may 
need, in making the adjustment. If one contin- 
ues to adjust straight forward, when the joint 
is loosened the vertabra will be easily adjusted to 
the proper position. No harm can be done, in 
any way in getting the adjustment. Of course 
in children, one must use less force in giving the 

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adjustment. Spinal adjustment is the basis of 
all spinal treatment. It is always advisable to 
have the party adjusted, use the exercises as given 
in another part of this book. 

This method of adjusting can not be used for 
self -treatment but you can easily show others 
how to adjust and explain to them how to use 
the quick thrust on your spine. On another 
page will be given directions for making spinal 
adjustments of one's own spine by the use of cer- 
tain movements. All the neck treatments may be 
given to one's self. 



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LESSON EIGHT 

Manipulation of the Spine. In some cases 
manipulation or deep massage of the muscles 
along the spine, does a wonderful amount of 
good in relieving the contractions. This should 
be given for three to five minutes before the ad- 
justments are given. Stretch the muscles the 
same as instructed to do in manipulating the neck 
muscles. This may be easily done by having the 
person lie on the side. Reach over and stretch 
and manipulate the muscles on the side of the 
spine next to you. Press deeply and with the 
balls of the fingers lift the muscles away from 
the spine. Start at the neck and work down the 
entire spine. The adjustments are usually all 
that will be needed, but if there is much tender- 
ness and contractions it may be well to start 
with the manipulation also. 

How to Adjust and Loosen Your Own Spine. 
The above instructions, of course, would require 
some one to do the work for you, but there are 
instances where you may not be able to have a 
relative or friend do this. Then you may be able 
to help yourself to some extent by using the fol- 
lowing method. This will loosen, and in many 
cases, adjust the spine, if you can allow your 
body to relax. If you wish to loosen or adjust 
the middle and lower spine (dorsals and lum- 
bars), take three or four thick books, placing 
them on top of each other, making a pile from five 

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to eight inches in height. Now lie on your back 
on the floor, placing these books under your spine 
at different locations. Allow the weight of the 
body to rest on the books and relax yourself. This 
will force the spine forward and will loosen the 
vertabrae. Rest a minute or two on the books, at 
each location of tenderness along the spine, try 
to completely relax your entire back and body. 
Persons who have hurting and aching backs have 
reported great relief from this treatment. This 
should be done three times a week in chronic 
stiffness of the spine, or in any condition where 
the spine needs to be relaxed or adjusted forward. 
The object is to loosen the entire spine and all 
contractions of the muscles and tissues. Thous- 
ands of persons are suffering as a result of lesions 
and contractions of the tissues along the spine 
which impinge the nerves. As stated before, con- 
tractions of the tissues draw the bones of the 
spine together and compress the cartilage pads 
between the vertabrae; this causes the openings 
to diminish and pinches the spinal nerves. In 
such cases we have general spinal irritation. In 
all spinal irritations general weakness of the en- 
tire nervous system must result. All the func- 
tions of the body will become weakened and under 
normal. When these conditions are localized there 
is some local condition resulting. For instance, 
if it is in the stomach centers some form of stom- 
ach weakness will be the result, which will later 
develop into some form of stomach disease. 

As I have stated before there may be mechani- 
cal, chemical and mental causes for disease. While 
we may correct the mechanical cause by manipu- 
lation and adjustments, we should at the same 
time give the chemical and mental divisions our 

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attention. If there are wrong methods of eating, 
over-eating, and wrong combinations, we should 
try to correct this condition. There may be ac- 
cumulations of toxic matter, and poisons in the 
blood and tissues which should be eliminated. The 
blood may be so debilitated that special chemical 
foods should be used to assist Nature to supply 
the needed elements. There may be mental causes 
such as, worry, fear or some mental irritation 
which has much to do with weakening the gen- 
eral nervous system and this should also be cor- 
rected. 

Chemical causes do not mean that the sufferer 
should be drugged. Drugging is not the treat- 
ment, but the chemistry of the body may be 
readjusted by eliminating the poisons, and sup- 
plying the body with the proper foods, to supply 
the required chemical elements. 

This system, when understood, will reach most 
of the causes of all diseases. Of course there are 
chronic cases which have reached the incurable 
stage and can not be cured by any method. How- 
ever, even in many of these, much relief may be 
obtained and life lengthened by the proper treat- 
ment. 

SOME DISEASED CONDITIONS AND THE 
MECHANICAL TREATMENT. 

I am giving here only the general outline for 
the spinal adjustment or treatment. For more 
specific locations, see the list of spinal centers on 
another page. It is to be understood that there 
may be both Chemical and Mental causes associat- 
ed with the mechanical cause. To get the very 
best results all conditions must be corrected. 

Consult my books entitled; "The Science of 

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Food Selection", "How to Eliminate Uric Acid, 
Toxins and Body Poisons" and "How to Correct 
Mental Mai-Adjustment." When you have these 
you will be able to get results. 

ABSCESSES. This condition is always assoc- 
iated with toxic accumulations in the blood and 
tissues. Eliminate the poisons and give general 
adjustment of the spine daily for a month or 
longer. Use only Non-Toxic Food Selections. 

ASTHMA. Adjust upper dorsal spine, manip- 
ulate neck. Use breathing exercises and shoulder 
exercises to raise the chest. Use Non-Toxic Food 
Selections. 

ANEMIA. (Deficiency of red blood cells). 
General spinal adjustment and manipulation. Use 
foods containing much iron element. Supply the 
vital chemical food elements if you wish quicker 
results. Consult my book on foods. 

APPENDICITIS. Loosen lower spine and ad- 
just from 10th dorsal to 2nd lumbar. Manipulate 
and stretch muscles along spine to get spinal re- 
laxation. Use injection of warm water to empty 
colon. See article on treatment in my book, 
"How to Eliminate Uric Acid, Toxins and Body 
Poisons." 

ARM TROUBLES. Adjust upper dorsals and 
give neck treatment. 

BLADDER TROUBLES. Adjust at first and 
fifth lumbar. Clean the system of all toxic mat- 
ter. Use Non-Toxic Food Selection. 

BRAIN TROUBLES. Give neck treatments. 
Also general spinal adjustment. See my book on, 
"Apoplexy, Paralysis Etc." for full instructions, 
for such treatments. 

BRIGHT'S DISEASE. General spinal treat- 
ment with special attention to kidney centers. A 

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very strict Food Selection of the Non-Toxic foods. 
Tox-Absorb Baths. 

BRONCHITIS. Adjust upper dorsals and 
treat neck. Clear the blood of toxic matter and 
restrict the food selection. 

CATARRH. Treat neck and adjust at the 
"central place," and kidney place. Clear the blood 
of toxic matter and use only Non-Toxic food selec- 
tion. 

CONSTIPATION. General spinal treatment, 
with special attention to the adjustment of the 
spine at the lower dorsals and the lumbars. In 
constipation much depends on the foods, rich, 
greasy, sweets, starches, and all highly seasoned 
foods produce wrong actions in the intestines 
and bowels which cause constipation. Laxative 
foods must be used, such as vegetables and fruits. 
Consult my book on food selection. In some cases 
of constipation, the muscles around the Anus and 
the rectal opening are contracted and tightened. 
It is difficult to have a bowel movement. These 
muscles should be stretched, and the orifice dilated. 
This may be done by lubricating the forefinger 
and passing it into the rectum and pulling on the 
muscles, stretching and relaxing them. Rectal 
dilators may be purchased at most any drug store 
for this purpose. If the rectum is dilated every 
day for a week or more much relief may be ob- 
tained. In some cases, there is present a diseased 
condition of the colon, which should be treated. 
My book on, "How to Eliminate Uric Acid, Toxins 
and Body Poisons" gives special treatment for 
these conditions. 

DEBILITY AND NEURASTHENIA. General 
spinal irritation is usually found in this condi- 
tion. The spine is tender and sore with contrac- 

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tions. The entire spine should be treated with 
manipulations, and adjusted every day for a week 
or two, then every other day. It is well to use a 
set of the exercises every morning, with deep 
breathing. Attention must be given to the food 
and all irritating foods avoided. 

Some of these cases are deficient of the vital 
chemicals which Nature uses in the production 
of nerve cells. These may be supplied with good 
results. 

DIABETES. This is a constitutional disease, 
in which there is a derangement in the functional 
activities of the laboratory processes of the body. 
Sugar is produced in excessive quantities and is 
found in the blood and the urine, body poisons are 
produced and clog the tissues of the body. Give 
general spinal treatment, with special attention 
to the "Central Place" and the "Kidney Place" of 
the spine. A very strict food selection must be 
used, Non-Toxic Food Selction. In this condition 
there are many deficiencies of the vital chemical 
elements. If these can not be taken up from the 
foods, they should be supplied by the use of the 
vital chemical food elements. 

DISEASES OF THE EAR. Give neck treat- 
ments. Relax spine at first and second cervical 
vertebrae. Relax muscles under the jaw of the 
effected ear. Antiseptic washes should be used 
in the nasal and throat passages. 

DISEASES OF THE THROAT. Treat neck 
and upper dorsals. Give shoulder and chest ex- 
ercises. Restrict the food selection. 

DISEASES OF THE EYES. Give neck treat- 
ments. Manipulate the tissues around the eyes. 
Restrict the food selection. 

DISEASES OF THE HEART. Adjust at heart 

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centers. Raise shoulders and chest. Use moder- 
ate exercises. Use Non-Toxic food selection. 

DISEASES OF THE INTESTINES. Adjust 
from the 10th dorsal to 1st lumbar. In cases of 
diarrhoea, put pressure over the spine at this 
point and continue the steady pressure for five 
minutes. This can often be done by seating the 
afflicted person on a chair, put the knee in the 
back at this point, then take hold of the shoulders 
and pull back, and at the same time keep steady 
pressure against the spine at this point. This 
inhibits the nerve currents to the bowels and stops 
the rapid action of the bowel muscles. This may 
have to be repeated two or three times in some 
cases. 

DISEASE OF THE LIVER. Treat spine at 
liver centers, and give a general treatment. Use 
the exercises as given for liver on another page. 
Restrict the food selection, using more fruits and 
vegetables. See Food Book for special instruc- 
tions. 

DISEASE OF THE PROSTATE GLAND. Ad- 
just at the 12th dorsal and 4th lumbar. The en- 
largement of the gland is generally due to toxic 
infiltration of the gland. This may be absorbed 
by a special treatment. See full instruction in 
my book, "How to Eliminate Uric Acid, Toxins 
and Body Poisons." 

DISEASES OF THE STOMACH. Fifth, sixth 
and seventh dorsal. Adjust and treat entire spine. 
Exercises will do much good in these cases. All 
rich food should be avoided for awhile. Only 
foods which will digest within an hour or hour 
and half should be used. My food book will give 
full instructions. 

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See "spinal centers" for treating and adjusting 
for diseases in other organs and parts. 

DIZZINESS. Treat neck and shoulders. Use 
arm, chest and shoulder exercises. 

GALL STONES. See liver. 

HEADACHES. Many headaches are due to 
toxic accumulations and from stomach and bowel 
disorders. Treat neck and restrict the food selec- 
tion. 

INSOMNIA. Treat neck. 

MENSTRUATION. If painful or delayed, ad- 
just 12th dorsal and 1st and 2nd lumbar spine. 
Place hand, palm down over sacrum, then with 
the fist of the other hand, strike several heavy 
blows on the back of the hand, jarring the lower 
spine and sacrum. This often will relax the tis- 
sues and start the flow. 

MENTAL DEPRESSION. Treat neck. Restrict 
the foods. 

NERVOUSNESS. Treat neck and give gen- 
eral spinal treatment. 

NEURITIS. If nerve involved is in arms or 
neck, treat the spine at the upper dorsals and 
neck. If the tender nerves can be located, adjust 
the spine at the point where the nerve is given 
off from the spine. 

PARALYSIS. See my book on this subject for 
full instructions. Always give general spinal ad- 
justment. 

RHEUMATISM. Give general spinal adjust- 
ment. Correct all toxic conditions. 

SCIATICA. Treat and adjust the lower dorsal 
and lumbar spine. Stretch nerve by raising the 
leg straight up, while patient is lying on back. 
This causes some pain, but it will produce relaxa- 
tion of the nerve and give relief. Hot wet com- 

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presses over painful nerve also give much relief. 

THYROID ENLARGEMENT. (Goitre) Treat 
neck. Adjust upper spine, and 5th dorsal spine. 
Raise chest and collar bones and give shoulder 
exercises. 

UTERUS. (Womb) Adjust spine at 12th dor- 
sal. 1st., 2nd and 4th lumbar. 

In most all conditions give a general spinal 
treatment with special attention to the center of 
the spine, where the nerves are given off to any 
certain organ or part involved. 

The exercises given on another page may be 
combined with any treatment with good results. 

Remember that this book is given for the me- 
chanical adjustment and it is very important that 
both the chemical and mental conditions be given 
equal attention, as there are but few diseased con- 
ditions in which there are not some chemical mal- 
adjustments. Most every one is suffering, to some 
extent, from accumulations of toxins and body 
poisons. Any system which tries to correct one 
cause and overlooks other causes, is not correct- 
ing all of the causes. There may be in some cases, 
nerve irritations and leakages from other causes, 
such as eye strain, irritations from orificial 
causes, focal- infections, etc. However, these cases 
are not so common. The instructions given in 
this course will enable most anyone, of average 
intelligence, to understand the structural makeup 
of the body and be able to relieve most of the com- 
mon ills of the body. These instructions should 
prove of exceptional value to every reader. There 
is no danger of doing the least harm in any case, 
and there is every possibility of accomplishing 
much good. When you have read the other 
books and have become familiar with the system, 

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you will then see how very simple and plain they 
are and how anyone may assist Nature, by fol- 
lowing the instructions given in the books. 

SPINAL TOX-ABSORB COMPRESS. 

Many persons who are afflicted with general 
spinal irritation and tenderness along the spine, 
are extremely sensitive to pressure over the nerve 
centers and throughout the muscles and ligaments 
on both sides of the spine. This condition causes 
contraction of all the muscles and has a tendency 
to shorten the spine, by compressing (thinning) 
the cartilage cushions or disks between the bones 
of the spine. Of course this will diminish the 
size of the spinal windows and cause greater im- 
pingement of all the spinal nerves. The use of 
the hot spinal compress for 30 or 40 minutes or 
longer every day for a week, and then every other 
day for a month or longer, will give much relief, 
and assist Nature to absorb the toxic matter 
which has lodged in the tissues. It brings relaxa- 
tion and stimulates the general circulation, not 
only in the muscle tissues, but also acts as a stimu- 
lation to the nerves as well. This treatment may 
be used in any case with good results. Avoid 
taking cold. 

How to Prepare and Give the Treatment. 

Take a large pan, and pour in a gallon or more 
of water. To this add one heaping tablespoonful 
of Magnesium sulphate (Epsom Salts) to each 
pint of water. Set on the stove and bring it to the 
boiling point. Now take one or two heavy bath 
towels or a wool blanket, dip it in the hot solu- 
tion, wring it out, then unfold and lay it flat on 
the skin over the entire length of the spine. Put 

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it on as hot as the patient can endure, leave it on 
for from three to five minutes or as long as it 
is hot. Then take off and wet it in the solution 
again and repeat the process. Keep this up for 
from 30 to 40 minutes or longer at each treat- 
ment. This is a very effective treatment for all 
stiffened or painful conditions of the spine. In 
old standing cases of stiffness and hardening of 
the spinal tissues, it may be best to keep this 
treatment up for two months or longer. 

In all manner of backaches and pains along the 
spine or over the hips, this treatment will be very 
effective in bringing relaxation and relieving the 

pains. 

After the treatment is carried out, the spinal 
muscles may be relaxed or stretched by manipula- 
tion along the side of the spine over the muscle 
tissues, using the balls of the ends of the fingers. 
Then the adjustment may be given as indicated. 

See my book entitled ; "How to Eliminate Uric 
Acid, Toxins and Body Poisons. It will give full 
instructions for preparing and using many kinds 
of compresses and Tox- Absorb baths, etc. 

EXERCISES 
HOW TO TAKE THEM 

The taking of exercises is over done. There 
are thousands of exercises for this and that. 
Many of them useless, and unless any exercise is 
continued indefinitely it will do but little good. 

Physical culture methods have produced all 
manner of exercises, but no one has time to follow 
a system which would consume all one's time in 
exercising 

There are a few exercises which have value 

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and a few which will cover the movement of every 
muscle in the body which should be exercised. I 
have tried this out thoroughly in my many years 
of practice and am giving here, exercises which 
will be of value to anyone. 

The idea in exercising, is to keep the muscles 
and ligaments in a loosened, or normally relaxed 
condition, to bring circulation to every muscle 
tissue. Of course there are some persons who 
do not get enough exercise, and but few of us get 
enough general exercise for the entire body. A 
person may be a great walker and still not walk 
in a way to exercise the entire body. The chest 
and upper spine should have special exercise to 
loosen it and keep free movements in all the joints. 
I have seen many persons who would get out and 
do a lot of walking, but they were undeveloped 
in the chest and upper part of their bodies. Their 
legs were developed from the hips down and 
the upper body undeveloped and unhealthy. Walk- 
ing in the open air is a splendid exercise, and will 
exercise much of the body. Every one should 
walk from two to five miles a day and while walk- 
ing take many deep breaths. 

Walking Exercise. The morning is the best 
time to get out. Start your walking and at the 
same time start your deep breathing. As you 
take a step draw in a deep breath, taking one 
third of the deep breath, each time you step, for 
three steps or even four or five steps, then exhale 
it and repeat the process. Do this for five min- 
utes then rest for five minutes but keep walking 
slowly. Then repeat the deep breathing by steps, 
for instance, as you walk, you may count each 
step, as one, two, three, four, drawing in part 
of the breath each time you step. Then hold it 

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if you wish, for a step or two and exhale. Then 
repeat it again and again, for five or ten minutes. 
This method keeps your mind employed on the 
job, and you should, all the while, keep the idea 
in your mind that you are breathing for health 
and life. 

Try this a few times and you will find that you 
will get great results. 

Running Exercises. Running exercises are not 
advised, as they produce too much strain on the 
breathing. 

This may be modified and taken in doors in a 
mild way. 

Try this for five minutes a day in your home 
or office. 

Stand by a table putting your hands on the 
edge of the lable. Now make the movement, one 
foot and then the other, just like you were running 
making the movements as fast as you wish. (This 
is just like marking time in marching). You 
will find after two or three minutes of vigorous 
running of this kind that you will begin to feel 
a little tired and will consume much more oxygen 
in breathing. This is like hopping up and down 
and running at the same time. If you put much 
weight on your arms, leaning on the table, you 
will find that it will be very effective exercise. 
From three to five minutes of this exercise once 
a day will show results. It is equal to quite a 
walk. This will help reduce flesh if one wishes 
to reduce. Always do deep breathing while 
running. 

Spading Exercise. For those who wish vigor- 
ous exercise out of doors, the spading or turning 
over of ground by the use of the spade, is one 
of the methods which will bring nearly every 

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muscle in the body into use. The method is to 
buy a common spade or spading fork from a hard- 
ware store. Go out in your back yard or garden 
and spade up a square of the ground. 

Keep this up from ten to thirty minutes every 
morning. You can spade the same ground over 
and over morning after morning. This will 
develop the muscles of the spine and every other 
muscle in the body. 

These exercises are for those who wish vigor- 
ous exercises and they will most certainly develop 
muscle tissue and will assist elimination of the 
body. 

EXERCISES FOR BUSY MEN AND WOMEN 
{To be taken at home) 

These exercises are all that anyone may ever 
need to keep every muscle in the body, as well as 
every joint of the spine, in a healthy condition. 

It is always best to take exercises in a room 
supplied with fresh air. If the windows are 
open so much the better. When taking any of 
the exercises take deep breathing at the same 
time. 

No. 1. The Running Exercise as given above. 
Do this for two or four minutes, taking deep 
breathing. 

No. 2. Stand erect, chest out, limbs together. 
Rotate shoulders to the right, then to the left, 
each time raising the arms, as the shoulders are 
rotated from side to side. Do this several times 
for, from one to two minutes. 

No. 3. In the same position, clasp hands be- 
hind you. Now inhale the breath and at the same 

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time raise the chest, with the shoulders up as 
you inhale, and lower as you exhale. 

No. 4. Inhale deeply extending the abdomen. 
Now inhale more air, extending the chest also. 
Now exhale slowly. Repeat this several times. 

When taking the exercises with breathing, 
breathe in and out through the nasal passage. 
Always remember that the nose passages were 
made for the breathing in, and exhaling all air 
into and from the lungs. Never breathe through 
the mouth. It is very unhealthy. 

No. 7. This is for the spine. Take the same 
position, body erect, limbs stiff. Raise on the 
tip toes. While doing this, swing the arms in a 
circle in front of the body. Do this several times. 
With limbs straight, rotate the entire body to the 
left and then to the right. This is a twisting 
exercise to keep the spine loosened. Do this four 
or five times each way. 

No. 8. For the kidneys and spine. 

Keep knees stiff. Bend over and touch hands 
or tip of fingers to the floor or try to touch the 
floor. Return or straighten up and as you do, 
expand the chest each time. Then repeat it. Do 
this from four to eight times. 

No. 9. For the Liver and Spine. Spread the 
feet far apart. Now bend the body from one side 
toward the floor, with the arm extended above the 
head. Then bend the other side over toward the 
floor. Repeat several times. 

No. 10. This is the chopping exercise. It is 
a wonderful exercise, and if used every day for 
three to five minutes, a very few of the other 
exercises will be required. 

Imagine you are chopping down a tree, hold 
the imaginary axe-handle in your two hands and 

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strike away at the tree with heavy licks. Chop 
to the right for five or six licks, then turn and 
chop to the left. Keep this movement up for, 
from three to five minutes and you will bring 
hundreds of muscles into activity. This is a great 
exercise which will effect the circulation to the 
liver , stomach, kidneys, bowels, etc. and will 
exercise the spine, arms and limbs. 

Combine this with one or two other exercises 
for only ten minutes and you will accomplish 
much. 

No. 11. Another very good exercise for the 
shoulders and chest, as well as the upper spine, 
is to turn an imaginary grind-stone or turn some 
kind of a crank. You may feel like a crank while 
you are doing it but it will do a lot of good. Just 
imagine you are gripping the handle of a crank, 
and then make the circular motion just like it 
was difficult to turn. Do this for three minutes 
at a time. 

No. 12. Take the following exercises while 
lying down. Arms down by sides, raise head try- 
ing to bring the chin down on the chest. Then 
bend head over on shoulder, trying to make the 
ear touch the shoulder. Bend to both sides several 
times. Then forward and back. 

No. 13. While lying on the back, bring body 
up to sitting position, keeping hips, knees and 
feet on the floor or bed on which you are lying. 
Sometimes this can not be done, unless a weight 
is put on the feet, to hold them down. This is a 
very strenuous strengthening exercise for the en- 
tire spine. This should be repeated from five to 
ten times. 

No. 14. While lying on the back, draw both 

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knees up against the chest and let them back. 
Do this five to ten times. 

No. 15. Raise both legs from the floor or bed, 
keeping the knees stiff. Let them down and re- 
peat several times. This will develop the hips 
and spinal muscles. 

These are all the exercises anyone will ever 
need and of course all of them can not be practiced 
at one time. Ten minutes either in the morning 
or at night every day will bring good results. 
Morning is usually the best time to take these, 
just after rising. You will note that some of them 
may be taken in bed. If you wish to see results 
from exercises you must keep them up each day 
for at least two months. 

Exercises will do much to keep the mechanics 
in proper adjustment and produce normal move- 
ment in the joint. It will insure good muscular 
development and activity, and produce a free and 
full circulation of the blood to all parts of the 
body. 



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LESSON NINE 

STRETCHING AND RELAXING THE 
MUSCLES AND LIGAMENTS 

All animals, with the exception of man, take 
time to stretch the muscles and ligaments. The 
stretching of the tissues of the muscles, equalizes 
the circulation and tension. In the morning when 
you first awake, you will find that you have been 
in one position for hours. Although you should 
have been relaxed in your sleep, (many person 
do not) the pressure of the weight of your body 
will retard the blood circulation in the muscles 
and tissues and often persons will find that they 
feel numb on the surface of the side of the body 
on which they have been resting for hours. When 
one awakes, before getting out of bed and putting 
the muscles into action, he or she should equalize 
the circulation and equalize the tension on the 
muscles. If this is done, one will feel more of the 
life forces in all parts of the body. Watch the 
dog or the cat when awaked from a sleep, even 
of only an hour. They stretch well, in every 
direction before they are ready for moving off. 
Their instinct (innate intelligence) teaches them 
to follow and respect the laws of Nature. We 
use our will-power and do as we please, but we 
pay the penalty when we disobey the laws of 
Nature. 

How To Stretch. Stretch the body length-wise 

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just as far as you can, extending the arms above 
the head. Then stretch the arms and limbs 
separately. Then twist the arms and limbs by 
contracting the muscles, trying to turn the hand 
or foot completely around. Do this both ways. 
Then twist the feet, up and down and in a rotary 
movement. Twist and relax the hands and arms 
in the same manner. Use no force other than 
the natural contraction of the muscles. Then 
you should twist the body, the entire spine in the 
same way, to both sides. Hold each position in 
the stretching and twisting for about 15 seconds. 
This will bring relaxation. Many persons who 
jump out of bed in the morning, feel full-headed 
and stiff in the joints, they often say they have 
a hard time waking up. Many persons yawn 
quite a lot on arising, but this is usually the 
extent of their stretching. After one takes about 
two or three minutes to stretch before getting 
out of bed, the muscles are in normal working 
order and one arises feeling refreshed and ready 
for the duty of the coming day. Try this for a 
month and you will keep it up the rest of your 
life. I have many of my patients lie down for 
fifteen minutes or longer at noon, in order that 
the constant tension on the muscles, which hold 
the body in an upright position, may be relaxed 
for a few minutes. A good relaxation and stretch- 
ing at the middle of the day will make one feel 
refreshed and rested. 

WALKING ON ALL FOURS.— OVERCOMING 

THE EFFECT OF GRAVITY. 

There are many persons afflicted with prolapsus 

of the internal organs. In fact this has become a 

very common affliction. There are several causes, 

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which may be considered. In some cases there is 
a general weakness of the muscles and ligaments, 
which are supposed to keep these internal organs 
anchored in their normal position. This weakness 
may be due to a deficient nerve or blood supply to 
the muscles or ligaments. It may be due to a defi- 
ciency of certain elements which give strength to 
these tissues, and it may be due to an accumula- 
tion of toxins and poisons in the muscles and liga- 
ments which have diminished their normal power 
of contraction. Some are afflicted with prolapsed 
stomach, intestines, kidneys, colon, bladder, 
uterus, etc. . 

Another force which has much to do with pro- 
lapsus is the force of gravity, which of course, 
causes a constant downward pull on the organs 
or parts. When there is any degree of prolapsus 
or' misplacement of any organ, it will produce 
pressure on some organ or part on which it press- 
es. This pressure will cause an obstruction to 
the normal blood and nerve currents. Prolapsus 
of different organs and parts is the cause of many 
disorders of the body. It is often the cause of 
constipation, the intestines and colon will pro- 
lapse, obstructing the normal movements of the 
contents of the bowel. The colon is often found 
displaced to such a degree that it obstructs the 
movements of the fecal matter and the bowels will 
only move when forced by strong cathartics. 

Often the cause of appendicitis is due to the 
obstruction within the colon, which results in in- 
flammation which involves the appendix. The pres- 
sure due to prolapsed organs, often obstructs and 
irritates the bladder. Uterine congestion and 
misplacements are caused by other internal or- 
gans pressing down into the pelvic basin and 

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forcing them out of their normal position and ob- 
structing the normal blood and nerve circulation. 
This condition also will in some cases, cause a 
constant pressure on the ganglion of nerves which 
are located just in front of the sacrum in the back 
of the pelvic basin. This pressure will diminish 
the nerve currents to and from the limbs. Some 
persons afflicted in this way will have constant 
aching of the limbs, others will have numbness 
and lose the use of limbs, while others will have 
swelling of the limbs. Many rectal diseases are 
the result of obstruction caused in this way. Many 
cases of enlargement of the prostate gland may 
be traced to this cause. Any pelvic disorder may 
result from the constant obstruction of the blood 
and nerve circulation due to impaction of the pel- 
vis. 

Corrective treatment should be instituted to 
strengthen the tissues of the entire body. It will 
take time to accomplish this. It is well to assist 
Nature in replacing the organs by the use of spec- 
ial exercises which will relieve the force of grav- 
ity. This exercise is done by simply getting down 
on the floor and walking around on the hands and 
feet, on all-fours. . This should be done for from 
three to ten minutes just before retiring at night. 
Then when you get in bed lie on the stomach for 
some time. 

Walking on the all-fours will produce certain 
movements of the internal organs and by revers- 
ing the position of the body, the force of gravity 
will help to lift the organs up into normal posi- 
tion. The position also has a tendency to equalize 
the blood circulation. It will also assist in the 
drainage of the sinuses (cavities) of the head 
and face, as the drainage openings of these sinuses 

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of the head, are near the top of the sinus, and 
by walking on the all-fours, or holding the head 
down awhile, the sinuses are easily drained. Many 
who have catarrh of these sinueses have obtained 
much relief from the catarrhal condition by this 
method. It not only drains the sinuses, but also 
flushes the brain with extra blood and increases 
the drainage. However, persons afflicted with 
high blood pressure conditions, should not prac- 
tice this exercise, as it will cause a greater flow 
of blood to the head. After the blood pressure is 
reduced it may be used with much benefit. There 
is no doubt but the walking or crawling of the in- 
fant on the all-fours has much to do with the 
healthy development of the brain as well as the 
body of the child. The child who is allowed to 
crawl for a longer period, before taking the up- 
right position, is always the healthier child. Par- 
ents make a mistake in standing the child on its 
feet so much, and by trying to force it to walk, 
at an early age. In many persons there have been 
misplacement of organs from childhood due to 
this very cause. Jumping a baby up and down to 
quiet it is a bad practice. At this time in life the 
ligaments which hold the internal organs in posi- 
tion are very tender and elastic. They are easily 
stretched, and the organs are allowed to sag down 
and impact the pelvis. Think of the many dis- 
eases which may result from this condition. This 
walking on all-fours has been known to greatly 
relieve many forms of colon prolapsus and relieve 
chronic constipation. There is no doubt but many 
pelvic diseases in both men and women are 
brought about from the habit we have of being 
in an upright position for so long a time. 

In the treatment of many pelvic diseases it is 

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advisable to lie down on a couch or table on the 
side or stomach, having the foot of the couch ele- 
vated from 12 to 18 inches. Taking this position 
for from 20 to 30 minutes, will relieve the blood 
circulation and allow the force of gravity to 
raise the organs to quite an extent. In some cases 
I have done this at noon, and again before retir- 
ing at night. Men afflicted with prostate gland 
troubles will get much benefit from this treat- 
ment. 



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LESSON TEN 

SPINAL CONCUSSION TREATMENT. 

What It Is, What It Does, How To Do It. 

This form of mechanical treatment consists of 
using quick, jarring strokes over certain spinal 
nerve centers. The strokes are delivered in rapid 
succession for from one-half to one minute, then 
a pause of one-half minute and the concussion 
strokes are repeated for the same length of time 
and then rest for half a minute and again re- 
peat and so on, until from three to four minutes 
treatment is given. 

The effects of this rapid jarring or concussion, 
due to the quick strokes, is to stimulate the nerve 
centers which produce a reflex or stimulus, stimu- 
lating the different organs or parts to which the 
nerve enervates. 

The rapid jarring effects the nerve center very 
much the same as electricity. The sinusoidal cur- 
rent of electricity may be used over the centers in. 
the same way, using a fairly rapid sine wave, 
and the same effect will be produced. Some who 
use this method and are equipped with a sinu- 
soidal apparatus prefer to use the electrical cur- 
rent, in the place of the stroking. However, this 
kind of an electrical instrument can only be found 
in a few physician's offices. Anyone having an 
instrument which connects with the city alternat- 
ing current, reducing it, has what is known as a 

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modified rapid sinusoidal current, and it may be 
used with success in place of the concussion. 

However, one does not need anything better 
than the stroking or concussion to elicit the nerve 
reflex or stimulation. This stimulation, awakes 
the nerve impulses, in weakened conditions of the 
nerve centers, and produces activities in the dif- 
ferent parts and organs, which are supplied by 
the nerves. One has but to study the spine and 
the location of the different nerve centers to be 
able to use this treatment and get good results. 
In locating the nerve centers in the dorsal area 
of the spine the nerve centers, or nerves pass out 
through the windows about one inch above the 
process of the spine which one may feel with the 
fingers in locating the vertebra. For instance, if 
you wish to locate the 9th dorsal nerves, locate the 
process of the bone or vertebrae, then move up 
the spine about one inch and you will be just over 
the windows where the nerves pass out. The same 
is true of the upper dorsals, only the distance is 
about 3-4 inch. This is the case in the lower cer- 
vicals, the 5th and 6th. If you do not get just 
exactly over the centers, you will get good results, 
but you would get better results by being just 
over the nerves. 

In studying the shape of the spinous processes 
of the spine, you will find that some extend out 
about straight and some slant or are bent down- 
ward. This is to be found mostly in the lower 
dorsals. See the cut showing the side view of the 
spine. 

HOW TO GIVE THE CONCUSSION TREAT- 
MENT. 
It may be done by placing the open hand, palm 

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down, against or across the spine at the indicated 
nerve centers, and with the other hand closed up 
in fist form, strike the back of the hand, over the 
spinal centers, with rapid strokes, just hard 
enough to jar the spine. It is best to use the lit- 
tle finger side or soft side of the fist in making the 
concussions. Strike quickly, just like you were 
driving a small nail, with quick rapid strokes. 

Strike from 60 to 75 blows the first half minute 
or twice this amount if you concuss one minute 
before resting. The most effective method for 
stimulation is to strike the rapid blows,- quickly, 
and with just enough force to jar the spinal center 
well. Continue, for from one-half to one minute, 
then rest for a half minute and repeat. Con- 
tinue this way concussing, and then resting, for 
half a minute, for from three to five minutes. Few 
conditions will require more than three or four 
minute treatments. 

There are instruments on the market for giv- 
ing this treatment which consist of a pleximeter 
and a mallet, but anyone may make an apparatus 
as follows : Use a common small tack hammer or 
small wooden mallet to produce the blow. Take 
a piece of wood lxl inch and about 4 or 4 1-2 
inches long. Procure two large jug corks, make 
a hole through the corks about half way down 
the sides of the corks, and pass a little piece of 
wire or string, if wire is used it may just be stuck 
right through the corks, no hole will have to be 
made. Now place the largest end of the corks 
against the wood block, side by side, about two 
inches apart, now twist the wire over the top of 
the wood block, making the corks fit tight against 
the wood. If a string is used, tie it tight. 

If the large jug corks can not be easily obtained, 

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two blocks of wood about one inch high, may be 
covered with felt or padded with several layers 
of thick cloth, to form a cushion, to be used over 
the nerve centers.. 

To use this home made pleximeter, place the 
wood block astride the spine, and the small ends 
of the corks will come about to the edge of the 
vertabrae and over the indicated nerve centers on 
both sides of the spine. Now take a small tack 
hammer or a wooden or rubber mallet, which any- 
one can make, and use it to hit the top of the 
wooden block. This will produce a jarring of the 
nerve centers in the tissues or muscles under the 
corks. Now strike quick, rapid blows as in- 
structed above, in using the hands. Of course 
this apparatus will get better results than the 
hands, as the blows are more effective as they 
come more directly over the nerves. 

Strokes of 120 to 150 per minute act as quick 
stimulation. Blows at the rate of 30 or 40 per 
minute, are more soothing but do not stimulate 
as rapidly. Do not continue the treatment longer 
than four or five minutes, as after a longer time 
the nerve centers become exhausted and are inhib- 
ited. 

This treatment may be used twice a day in acute 
cases. Once a day, in ordinary cases, and after 
improvement every other day will be sufficient. 



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This cut shows how concussion is given 



KEY OF SPINAL CENTERS FOR APPLYING 
CONCUSSION TREATMENT. 

On other pages is a list of spinal centers for 
adjustment, which may be used the same as this 
list of locations, as they are all the same. 

Applying concussion as directed at these cen- 
ters; Second and Third Cervical; indicated in 
diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, throat and in 
high blood pressure. 

Fourth and Fifth Cervical; lung reflex centers 
of contractions, indicated in asthma, bronchitis, 
hiccoughs. 

Fourth to Seventh Cervical; concussion indicat- 
ed here in numbness of the arms and in paralysis. 
Treat here in infantile paralysis effecting the 
arms. 

Sixth and Seventh Cervical; indicated in goiter, 
bronchitis, migraine (sick-headache) eye, ear, 
nose and lung diseases. Nervous deafness. Re- 
lieves cough. 

Third Dorsal; indicated in too rapid heart 
action. Often relieves pains due to menstural dis- 
orders. Has special effect on mammary glands 
(the breasts) will enlarge busts. It will increase 
the flow of milk in the nursing mother. Indicated 
in some cases of high blood pressure. 

Fourth Dorsal; contracts the gall bladder and 
stimfilates the pancreas. Indicated in catarrhal 
jaundice, hepatic fevers, etc. 

Fifth Dorsal. — Indicated in sick headache. Con- 
cussion here for five or six minutes will cause the 
contents of the stomach to immediately empty 
into the small intestine. By concussing here the 
stomach contents may be rapidly set to moving. 

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Concuss here in all stomach weakness and dis- 
eases. 

Sixth and Seventh Dorsal. — Dilates kidneys and 
makes them more active. Indicated in all kidney 
diseases. 

Seventh and Eighth Dorsal. — Lung troubles, 
and in prolapsus of the intestines and bowels. In 
all nervous troubles. 

Ninth Dorsal. — Dilates gall bladder. Indicated 
in gall stone colic and gall bladder troubles. 

Tenth Dorsal. — Relieves pain, in ulcer of the 
stomach. Reduces high blood pressure. Dilates 
kidneys and stimulates activity.. Dilates blood 
vessels of entire body. Indicated in neuralgia of 
ovaries. Locomotor Ataxia. 

Eleventh Dorsal. — Concussion here has special 
effect in blood building processes, increasing red 
blood cells. Effects the activities of the bowels, 
gall bladder and liver, spleen, stomach, uterus, 
ureters, etc. Concussion here has a general 
stimulating effect on the nervous system. Espec- 
ially indicated in infantile paralysis when the 
limbs are involved. In constipation, diarrhoea and 
all bowel troubles. 

However, it will be well to also concuss gently 
the eleventh dorsal spinal center for three to five 
minutes, as per instructions. 

In all cases of paralysis, concussion- treatment 
should be used daily from the eleventh dorsal to 
third lumbar spine. In paralysis of the arms, 
fourth to seventh cervical. 

High blood pressure may be relieved by concus- 
sing at the seventh cervical, second to fourth dor- 
sal and tenth dorsal. 

If the heart is weak and blood pressure below 
normal, it may be raised by concussing at third 

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and fourth cervical and first, second and third 
lumbar. In all toxic accumulations, and body poi- 
son infiltrations, concuss every day at the eleventh 
dorsal and first lumbar. These centers effect the 
spleen and cause the secretions to be increased. 
The spleen acts as the police department of the 
body, it secretes fluids which counteract poisons 
and germs. In many cases of infection of the 
blood due to influenza, la grippe, severe colds, etc. 
this treatment will prove very efficient. It should 
be given twice daily. 

If there is any kind of blood infection or blood 
impurity, from any cause, do not fail to use 
the spleen concussion every day for two to four 
weeks. Some wonderful results have been ob- 
tained in old long standing taints and blood im- 
purities. 

Twelfth Dorsal. — Contracts kidneys and re- 
lieves back aches due to distended or relaxed kid- 
neys. Never concuss here if there is renal pain 
from the passage of kidney stones, as concussion 
at this point contracts the kidneys. (Concuss at 
the tenth dorsal to relax the kidneys.) This point 
is indicated in movable or prolapsed kidneys. In 
all prostatic diseases and enlargements of the 
protate gland. In most all backaches, this will 
relieve. 

First to Third Lumbar. — Indicated in liver, 
stomach, intestines, spleen, and uterine diseases. 
Always concuss here in all autointoxication and 
conditions where there is retention of body poi- 
sons. In all cases of acute colds or congestion 
in any part of the body. In constipation, bowel 
troubles etc. In uterine hemorrhages concuss at 
this point. 

Third Lumbar. — Stimulates ovaries. 

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Fifth Lumbar. — Contracts the bladder. 

Indicated in prolapsed bladder, irritable blad- 
der and enuresis (bed-wetting) . 

Sacrum. — In delayed menstrual flow, place open 
hand over sacrum, palm down. Then use the 
other hand, in fist form, and strike several rapid 
heavy blows to back of hand over the sacrum. Ten 
to fifteen concussions, extra heavy, will often re- 
lax the contracted conditions and usually start 
flow in 24 hours. 



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LESSON ELEVEN 

SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR GOITER AND 
THYROID GLAND ENLARGEMENT 

What is known as goiter is no more nor less 
than an enlargement of the thyroid gland, which 
is situated in the front of the neck under the sev- 
eral layers of muscles. This gland lies just in 
front of the trachea or windpipe; it consists of 
two lobes, one on each side. In some cases when 
the gland enlarges, it effects but one lobe, and in 
other cases, both lobes are involved. 

In the beginning of the process of enlargement 
of the gland, there is usually an obstruction to 
the blood circulation which forces an extra quan- 
tity of blood into the gland tissues. If the condi- 
tion continues, changes in gland tissues take place 
and then it is very difficult to entirely reduce the 
enlargement. The nerve supply to the tissues of 
the gland is often obstructed and the normal func- 
tions of the gland can not properly eliminate the 
waste accumulations, and waste and toxic matter 
infiltrates the gland, producing enlargement. In 
some cases there is a deficiency of some of the 
chemical tissue elements which are used in the 
gland activity. 

The Treatment. — Adjust the spine at the fifth 
cervical or neck vertebra. Also at the fourth and 
sixth, eleventh and twelfth dorsals. 

Use concussion treatment, at fifth and seventh 
cervical also at second and sixth dorsal. Adjust 

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spine every other day. Concuss spine every day 
for two or three weeks, then if there is im- 
provement, every other day. 

The seventh cervical is the main center for the 
concussion, give three or four minutes, and about 
two and one-half to three minutes at the other 
centers. 

Chemical conditions of the body must be given 
attention. If there is an accumulation of toxic 
matter and general body poisons, follow instruc- 
tion in my book, "How to Eliminate Uric Acid, 
Toxins and Body Poisons." Also restrict food 
selection, use Non-Toxic food combinations. 

Apply wet Tox- Absorb Compresses to the neck 
for, from two to four hours every day for the 
first two weeks. The largest percentage of goiters 
may be relieved by this treatment. 

There is no doubt but the wearing of low necked 
dresses has much to do with the increase in goi- 
ters in girls and women. This exposure to the 
cold air, of the muscles of the neck, naturally 
hardens the muscles and contracts them. This 
produces pressure on the jugular and sub-clavian 
veins, retarding the return flow of blood, forcing 
it into the gland tissues. This produces pressure, 
and if retarded for some time there may be 
,chemical changes take place in the blood which 
may effect the gland tissues. 

It is well to keep the clavical or collar bones 
loose, by using shoulder exercises, or by lifting 
the weight of the body, by hanging by the hands, 
holding to a horizontal bar or a beam of some 
kind. Keep the shoulders free and relaxed. In 
some cases it may require three or four months 
treatment to get the best results. 

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NEW SPLEEN TREATMENT, WHICH AS- 
SISTS NATURE TO COUNTERACT AND 
ELIMINATE BLOOD INFECTIONS, BLOOD 
TAINTS, BLOOD IMPURITIES, AND BODY 
TOXINS. 

The spleen is what is known as the largest duct- 
less gland and is located just back of the stom- 
ach and between the stomach and the left kidney. 
It is about five inches long and from three-fourths 
to one inch or more in thickness. It is composed 
of glandular cells and tissues and is supplied 
with numerous arteries and blood vessels. 

For many years there has been much con- 
troversy as to the function of this gland. We 
have found in the last few years that it is directly 
connected with the function of the liver, and they 
together produce antitoxins or virus, which have 
much to do with counteracting, destroying and 
eliminating all manner of poisons and disease 
producing germs which may enter the body. 

In other words the spleen, in connection with 
special liver secretion, acts as the police depart- 
ment of the body. If the blood and tissues be- 
come poisoned from blood infections, toxins, 
germs, etc. which lower the blood vitality, the 
spleen, if in a normal condition, sets up a fight 
against the disease producing poisons and germs. 
The spleen has this function of producing fluids 
or virus which have much to do in counteracting 
the effect of any invasion or poisons produced 
within the body. 

The drugless school of physicians has made a 
world reputation, through the success they have 
had in the treatment of the sufferers in the late 

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great Influenza epidemic. While the old schools lost 
from 15 to 30 per cent of their patients, the drug- 
less or new schools lost less than one-fourth of one 
per cent, and they treated several hundred thous- 
and cases. Through their treatment they were 
able to stimulate the secretions of the spleen and 
liver and cause these glands to secrete extra 
quantities of these germicidal fluids to assist 
Nature in her work of counteracting the diseased 
germs. 

In all conditions such as colds, influenza, la 
grippe, tonsilitis, infections of any kind this 
treatment should be used to stimulate the secre- 
tions to flow rapidly into the blood, as all the secre- 
tions are thrown directly into the blood stream. 
Blood Infections, Blood Taint, Blood Impurities. 

This method has been used with much success 
in the treatment of the most serious blood infec- 
tions and impurities which result from syphillis 
and venereal diseases. It is claimed that this 
most dreaded condition could be eliminated from 
the body, if the spleen could be kept active. In 
many cases of these infections there are weak- 
ened cells and glandular tissues of the spleen 
which may not function normally and it is very 
often the case that some of the infecting germs 
may even find lodgment in these weakned cells of 
the organ itself, as well as cells in other glands 
and tissues. Many cases are recorded where 
persons have been afflicted many years and have 
every reason to believe they are free from the 
disease but years later they find that they still 
have traces of the infection. It is this class of 
cases in which this treatment is especially valu- 
able, as it will arouse the weakened or debilitated 
cells and cell tissues and eliminate the poisons and 

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assist Nature to bring about normal chemical 
antitoxins or virus, which together with the liver 
secretions, will assist Nature to overcome and 
eliminate the poisons. 

How to use the Treatment. 

The treatment is done by the concussion method 
as described on other pages. 

Locate the second lumbar spine and the eleventh 
dorsal spine. Mark the skin over these with ink 
or use adhesive and stick it on the skin to mark 
the location. This will save much time every day 
in locating the vertebrae and nerve centers. 

First concuss over the second lumbar for about 
three minutes, resting for a half minute after 
each half minute or three-fourth minute concus- 
sing, as mentioned in the instructions. 

Then move up to the eleventh dorsal and do the 
same for the same length of time. The entire 
time should not be over six or seven minutes. 
Use this treatment every day for from three to 
six weeks in chronic cases or suspected old in- 
fections. Also use other methods to increase elim- 
ination of poisons and toxins, as well as follow- 
ing a strict food selection. See my book, "How 
to Eliminate Uric Acid, Toxins and Body Poi- 
sons." Then in most cases the blood should be 
supplied with every needed vital chemical food 
element. 

In acute diseases, such as colds, influenza, etc. 
the treatment should be given twice a day for the 
first few days. When we concuss the second lum- 
bar the nerve reflex stimulates the spleen and it 
dilates. Then as we concuss the eleventh dorsal, 
the nerve reflex causes it to contract and squeeze 
the fluid antitoxin secretion into the blood circu- 
lation. In this way Nature may be greatly assist- 

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ed and the blood and tissues cleared of poisons. 
The concussion at the eleventh dorsal also stimu- 
lates the liver secretions, which work in connec- 
tion with the spleenic secretions. Many cases 
give evidence of improvement in a few weeks by 
the improvement in the complexion. By the 
stimulation of both the liver and the spleen, the 
blood building processes are revitalized. It is for 
this reason that the vital chemical food elements 
should be supplied either in properly selected food 
combination, or by the use of the chemical food 
elements, directly to the blood stream. 



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LESSON TWELVE 

MECHANICAL TREATMENT OF THE REC- 
TUM TO CONSERVE NERVE WASTE AND 
NERVE LEAKAGES. 

The human machine is controlled by two dis- 
tinct systems of nerves. The cerebrospinal ner- 
vous system and the sympathetic nervous system. 
The cerebro-spinal nerves enable us to give action 
to the different muscles of the body — to do things, 
— and these nerves are, to a certain extent, under 
the control of our minds or thought force, — the 
will. Through the functioning of this system of 
nerves we feel pain and sensations, in different 
parts of the body. Then through this system we 
may direct the movements of the body and protect 
ourselves from possible harm or injury, etc. 

The other system of nerves known as the sym- 
pathetic nervous system controls the unconscious 
function of all life forces throughout the body, 
enabling us to live. It is this system of nerves 
which controls the activity of the chemical labora- 
tory of the body, manufacturing every life giving 
cell, and in counteracting poisonous germs and 
toxins which may enter or are produced in the 
blood and tissues of the body. It is this system of 
nerves which makes life possible, and continues 
it from day to day. Every detail of life continues 
in force whether we are awake or asleep, through 
this great sympathetic nervous system. This life 

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force never rests or never sleeps, during the en- 
tire physical life of the body. The cerebro-spinal 
system through which we think, and our conscious 
brain functions, has its headquarters in the brain. 
The sympathetic system, which connects with the 
brain and cerebro-spinal system has its head- 
quarters in what is known as the abdominal brain 
or solar plexus, which has an extra large ganglion 
or relay station situated just back of the stomach 
or between the stomach and spinal column. If 
one gets a slight sudden jar or stroke on the ab- 
domen over the stomach, it effects this solar 
plexus and for a time will produce unconscious- 
ness. We have all heard of the solar plexus blow 
which the prize fighter uses to knock out his 
opponent. 

The sympathetic nervous system largely sup- 
plies the internal muscle of the rectum as well 
as the rectal pouch, and all internal tissues of this 
part of the body. It is claimed that this is the 
last part of the body to die. In other words, life 
has been found to be present in these tissues or 
nerves after the body was supposed to have been 
dead. Persons who have been given chlorform 
or ether on operating tables and have ceased to 
breathe, have been restored to breathing and life 
by dilating the rectum, thus stimulating the sym- 
pathetic nerves. Cases are reported of persons 
who have taken overdoses of morphine and were 
supposed to have been dead for some time, being 
brought back to life through stimulation of the 
sympathetic nerves of the rectum by dilating 
them. Infants which have been born apparently 
dead, have been brought to life by this method 
of dilating the rectum and stimulating the sym- 
pathetic nervous system. I have had undertakers 

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to tell me that in the care of dead bodies, they 
often find that the dead have had bowel move- 
ments after they were supposed to be dead. 

As long as, a spark of life remains, it may 
be made to manifest by stimulating the nerve cen- 
ters around the rectum through dilating the in- 
ternal rectal muscle. 

One peculiar fact about these nerves supplying 
the internal rectal muscle is that they do not 
have any sensation which may be perceived by 
the brain, although if they are irritated or stimu- 
lated they send strong nerve reflex to the sym- 
pathetic centers throughout the entire body. Even 
under chloroform the rectum may be laid open 
with the knife and the fibers of the nerves of the 
muscle pinched, or the rectum dilated and the per- 
son will begin to gasp for breath and breathe 
rapidly, owing to the stimulation of the sym- 
pathetic centers which control the function of 
breathing being greatly stimulated; if this were 
continued for sometime the person would become 
exhausted and the heart stop beating from exhaus- 
tion. This might be done without the person 
being under chloroform and the effect the same, 
although the person would not feel any sensation 
to speak of in the muscle nerve fibers of the rec- 
tum. Many cases are on record where persons 
have died on the operating table, when rectal 
operation or operation for piles was being done, 
by ignorance or mistake the nerve fibers have 
become pinched and over-stimulated. This has 
produced over-stimulation or shock, which has 
stopped the heart action. Of course these cases 
are very rare nowadays as the surgeon knows 
from experience the effect of rectal stimulation. 



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VILE 



The engraving shows the rectum and rectal ori- 
fice split open and flattened out, thus exposing the 
severed edges of the bowel and the sphincters (i. 
e., the internal and external rectal muscles) and 
also the rectal veins. 

Sp. E., is the external muscle which is con- 
trolled by the cerebrospinal nervous system. In- 
juries to this part of the rectum can be felt. 

Sp. i., is the internal or inner rectal muscle, con- 
trolled by the sympathetic nervous system. In- 
juries to this part of the rectum are not felt as 
pain, as it is not supplied with cerebrospinal 
nerves. 

V.H.E., these are the external hemorrhoidal 
veins. 

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H.M., these are the middle hemorrhoidal veins. 

H.I., these are the internal hemorrhoidal veins. 
The power of the rectal muscles to interfere with 
free circulation of blood in these veins is obvious. 

M.q., is the mucous membrane or lining of the 
bowel. 

M. cL; is the muscular coat of the bowel. 

Note. — This cut is a photographic duplicate of 
one published in Kelsey's standard text book on 
"Surgery of the Rectum and Pelvis." 

From these facts one may understand how it 
is possible to have a constant drainage or leakage 
of the vital nerve forces through constant irrita- 
tion due to a contracted or irritated condition, 
effecting the rectum and muscle tissues control- 
ing the orifice or opening of the rectum known as 
the anus. 

More than 80 per cent of the people are afflicted 
to some extent with colon and rectal diseases, 
with involvement of the tissues around the lower 
end of the rectum in which the rectal muscles are 
located. Others have irritated and diseased con- 
ditions of the rectum such as piles, abrasions of 
the mucous membrane, pockets, small mucous 
membrane growths, known as papilla, ulcerations, 
and many other rectal irritations. But few per- 
sons are free from some form of constipation or 
colon diseases, all of which are productive of irri- 
tation of the rectum. 

It may be seen that even the slightest irritation 
may effect the internal rectal muscle (internal 
sphincter muscle) producing a constant unnatural 
tightening or contraction which will produce a 
mechanical pressure on the nerve fibers of the 
sympathetic nerves and cause a constant nerve 
stimulation, or leakage of the vital nerve force. 

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If this leakage or reflex irritation continues from 
day to day, it means that there is a constant drain 
of the vital nerve force of the body, due to this 
cause. Orificial specialists have studied hundreds 
of thousands of cases of all manner of chronic 
diseases and have found that in a very large per- 
centage of these cases, that nerve exhaustion and 
a, constant nerve drainage could be traced to 
pathalogical conditions in and around the rectum. 

The effect is so very far reaching that it is 
possible that hundreds of diseases of nerve waste 
and irritations may be traced in part, or to some 
extent, to this cause. This condition is usually 
found to be combined with other causes in many 
of the chronic diseases. 

Dr. E. H. Pratt of Chicago, the founder of 
Orificial Philosophy, and a man of many years of 
experience, said : "There is one predisposing cause 
for all forms of chronic diseases and that is 
nerve-waste occasioned by irritation at the lower 
openings of the body. Disturbances of the sym- 
pathetic nerves, although they do not make them- 
selves known in the language of pain, greatly dis- 
turb the various organs of the body, interfering 
seriously with its nutrition, but very readily es- 
caping the notice of the careless observer." 

Dr. Elbridge of Chicago, says; "I find a dis- 
eased rectum very often responsible for the 
wreckage of functions, for waste that outstrips 
repair. Show me a person with wrinkled skin, 
sallow, weak, dyspeptic, constipated, cold hands, 
and feet, unable to sleep, poor appetite, given to 
despondency, with waning energy, and almost 
without exception I will show you a person suf- 
fering with hitherto unrecognized trouble located 

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in the rectum or colon or according to the sex, 
trouble of the uterus or prostate. 

It is the truth to say that chronic cases, due to 
rectal diseases, are as numerous as the twinkling 
stars." 

Dr. W. A. Smith of Chicago, says : "Unnatural 
irritation within the rectum causes constant con- 
tractile efforts of the rectal muscles, giving rise 
to forms of nerve waste which threaten to exhaust 
the vitality of the sympathetic nervous system, 
and paves the way to, as well as continues, more 
nervous and chronic disorders than all sources 
of irritation within the human body." 

When the sympathetic nervous system becomes 
devitalized to a certain degree it must weaken 
every function of all parts and organs through- 
out the entire body. The blood building forces, 
the forces of repair, the cell producing force and 
forces which control the elimination of body waste 
and poisons are all weakened and the entire body 
becomes diseased. People may be afflicted with all 
manner of weakness and disease due to this con- 
stant nerve waste or drainage and may be uncon- 
scious of the hidden cause. 

Nerve energy which should be distributed to 
the stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys, intestines, 
colon, lungs, heart, brain and other organs and 
parts, is being wasted and the nervous system 
robbed through irritations of the rectum, which 
cause a constant contraction of the internal 
sphincter muscle. 

In cases of colon diseases with constipation, it 
usually becomes chronic when the internal rectal 
muscles have, through irritation and constant 
strain, become more or less paralyzed. In the 
early stages of constipation the stools are large 

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and hard and very difficult to pass, requiring much 
straining when the bowel movement passes out 
from the rectal pouch. Frequently such stools 
contain hard particles, which may tear the mucous 
membrane, producing abrasions or cracks in the 
mucous tissues, just inside the orifice, where the 
internal rectal muscles encircle the lower part of 
the rectum. These injuries act as a constant irrita- 
tion to the sympathetic nerve fibers, which supply 
the muscle tissues and stimulate them to constant 
tension or contraction. This is productive of a con- 
stant nerve-waste and drainage, due to the re- 
flex irritation. In some cases of this class the 
constant contraction of these muscles causes one 
to do much straining at stools in order to get the 
bowel movement to pass through the muscular 
ring around the orifice. In some cases the contents 
pass in ribbon form. Others must resort to 
laxatives to soften the fecal matter before they 
can pass it out with any degree of comfort. Some 
persons in this condition always feel a weakening 
effect after a bowel movement, due to the reflex 
from the irritated condition of the rectum. 

Constipation cannot be relieved so long as a 
condition of this kind is present. A mechanical 
treatment should be used to stretch or dilate the 
muscle tissues, breaking up the adhesions and re- 
laxing the rectal muscles. When this is done, it 
will not only relieve the contraction of the mus- 
cles, but it will act as an extraordinary stimula- 
tion to the entire nervous system. 

The good effect of dilating the rectum is almost 
unlimited. Cases are reported of cures brought 
about through this form of mechanical dilation, 
which had been treated for years by other meth- 
ods, with but little results. 

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Dr. David H. Reeder, author of Home Health 
Books, says: "Rectal dilation has been able to 
effect wonderful cures in cases of asthma, rheu- 
matism, insomnia, nervous prostration, kidney 
and bladder difficulties, skin eruptions of various 
kinds, and many other chronic diseases. It checks 
nerve waste when it is located in the rectal orifice ; 
profoundly accelerates the capillary circulation of 
the blood and strengthens the action of the heart, 
lungs, stomach and other vital organs, not only 
through preventing waste of nerve energy, but 
through its direct influence upon the sympathetic 
nervous system, which is stimulated thereby to 
renewed activity in most every organ of the body." 

T. J. Appleton, M. D., says: "The enlarged 
prostates of old men and of others not so old,- are 
probably caused in very many cases, by this un- 
hygienic condition of the rectum. So many cases 
called by the laity, 'water trouble/ 'bladder trou- 
ble' or 'kidney trouble' are simply cases of this 
prostatic enlargement due to rectal irritation; 
but doctors prescribe medicine, and the patients 
take anything almost, while the use of a few rec- 
tal sounds and plugs and rectal-douching after 
stools give relief at once." 

Dr. M. J. Bliem, of Texas, says : "Next to the 
effect upon the respiration, no one thing has been 
more noticed in stretching the rectal muscles, than 
the effect upon the peripheral circulation. The 
cutaneous blood vessels become instantly 
flushed, hands and feet, which were cold and clam- 
my and anemic before, at once become warm and 
hyperaemic." 

The great importance of mechanical treatment 
of the rectal muscles cannot be over-estimated. 

This treatment should be combined with spe- 

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rial instructions for self -treatment as given in my 
book entitled : "How to Eliminate Uric Acid, 
Toxins and Body Poisons." Special instructions 
are given for the self -treatment of Constipation. 
Colon Diseases, Rectal Diseases, Prostatic Dis- 
eases, Diseases of Women and many other dis- 
eases. Very valuable instruction will also be 
found in my book, ''The Science of Food Selec- 
tion/' which should be followed in connection with 
the above corrective treatments. 

HOW TO DILATE THE SPHINCTER MUSCLE 

OF THE RECTUM. 

First, if there is evidence of colon or rectal 
trouble, it is well to treat these locally as directed 
in my book entitled : "How to Eliminate Uric 
Acid, Toxins and Body Poisons. " This treatment 
will assist Nature to heal the mucous membrane 
of the colon and rectal pouch. 

There are several ways to dilate the rectum. 
As a rule this is done by the use of rectal dilators ; 
usually they are to be found for sale at any drug 
store. They are made of hard rubber or glass. 
These are usually sold in sets of three, a small, 
medium and large size. The way to use them is 
to lubricate the dilator and insert the small size. 
If it is inserted without much discomfort, try 
the next size. 

As the rectum is stretched or dilated, it will 
at first be very uncomfortable but after a few 
minutes it will begin to relax and the discomfort 
will wear off. Leave this size in the rectum for 
ten minutes or longer. When the muscles have 
relaxed to the extent that the middle size can be 
inserted without much discomfort, then begin the 

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use of the large size, leaving it in for ten to 
fifteen minutes at a time. This treatment should 
be done every day for one or two weeks. As the 
muscles become relaxed and the large size can be 
used without much discomfort, then use them 
only every other day. 

The treatment may be continued for a month 
or longer, until the muscle tissue is thoroughly 
dilated. 

There is also a mechanical dilator known as 
bivalve rectal speculum. This is lubricated 
and passed into the rectum and then gradually 
opened, slowly dilating or stretching the muscle 
until a point of discomfort is reached that it can 
not be stretched more. Then it is allowed to re- 
main in the rectum for about ten minutes. Each 
day, as the dijating is continued, one should en- 
deavor to spread the bivalve a little further apart, 
until the muscle is well dilated. This treatment 
should be continued for several weeks, until the 
rectal muscles are well relaxed and there is no 
soreness or tenderness. . 

In some cases the finger may be used with just 
about as good results. It is best to use a rubber 
finger cot on the finger (they can be bought at 
any drug store) lubricate the finger with vaseline 
and insert it well up in the rectum. Then pull 
gently on the muscle, stretching it all the way 
round, as much as you can bear. Stretch it this 
way for five or ten minutes and repeat the treat- 
ments as above. 

In treating children, the finger method may be 
used by the mother or father, with good results. 
Many cases of nervous, debilitated, undeveloped 
children, may be greatly benefitted by the use of 
this treatment. This treatment may be used 

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either way as given above without the least chance 
of harm. In some cases there may be a little 
bleeding after the treatment, but you need not 
worry as you may know there are some pile tu- 
mors or other abrasions of the mucous membrane 
which will improve under the treatment. 

There is no limit to the good which may be de- 
rived from dilating and treating the rectum in 
this way. It will stimulate every function 
throughout the entire body and will arouse every 
function and action of all organs. I have seen 
chronic sufferers from nervousness, constitutional 
and functional diseases, which were supposed to 
be hopeless, receive surprising benefits from rec- 
tal dilation and treatments. Anyone may treat 
one's self or others. This treatment may be used 
in connection with any other treatment, which you 
may wish to use at the same time. 




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INDEX 

Page 

Abscesses 98 

Adjusting the spine to assist Nature to restore health 70 

Adjusting the spine by the thrust method 88 

All machines liable to mal-adjustment — 33 

Analysis of the human machine 6 

Anemia 98 

Appendicitis 98 

Arm troubles 98 

Asthma 98 

Bladder trouble 98 

Blood taints and infections — special treatment by con- 
cussion 131 

Brain trouble . 98 

Bright's Disease 98 

Bronchitis 99 

Catarrh 99 

Central place of spine 63 

Cerebro spinal nervous system 22 

Concussion treatment — How to give^ 120 

Constipation : 99 

Debility 99 

Diabetes 100 

Dilation of sphincter muscle of rectum — Three 

methods 144-146 

Dizziness 102 

Drainage of brain 55 

Ear diseases 100 

Effect of gravity on prolapsus 114 

Effect of irritation and soreness of spine 60 

Effect of gravity 13 

Eye diseases 100 

Experiments and research work on animals 30 

Exercises — How to take 105 

Exercises for the busy man and woman 108 

Female diseases 103 

Gall stones . 102 

Goitre 12& 

147 



INDEX. 

Page 

Headache 102 

Heart disease . 100 

High Blood Pressure — How to relieve by concussion 125 

How long will it take for Nature to cure 17 

How mal-adjustments cause disease 21 

How spinal nerves are impinged 41 

How life forces are diminished through pressure 44 

How to manipulate the neck 77 

How to adjust the spine 86 

How to adjust and loosen your own spine 95 

Ignorance of the truth 45 

Importance of manipulation of head and neck tissues 75 

Importance of a healthy spine 10 

Intestinal diseases : ; 101 

Insomnia l 102 

Key to spinal centers for applying concussion treatment 124 

Kidney place of spine . 63 

Liver Diseases 101 

Location of spinal nerves 57 

Manipulations at sore and tender areas of spine 72 

Manipulations to relax muscles 88 

Manipulation of spine 95 

Meaning of mechanical mal-adjustments 40 

Mechanical adjustment of the body 7 

Mechanical methods of lower animals 27 

Mental depression 102 

Menstruation 102 

Mechanical treatment to conserve nerve waste and 

leakage due to rectal irritation 135 

Nerves 68 

Nerve force similar to electric current 9 

Nerve irritation and leakage - 24 

Nerve centers for concussion 65 

Neuritis 102 

Neurasthenia . 99 

Object of spinal adjustment and mechanical treatment 15 

Paralysis — How to treat by concussion 125 

Pleximeter — How to make 121 

Physical culture methods . 105 

Pressure on nerves produces different effects 50 

Prolapsed organs, how to treat ■ 115 

Prostatic gland trouble __ 101 

Palpating the spine . . 57 

148 



INDEX. 

Page' 
Rectal disease and irritation the cause of many chronic 

disorders _ — — . . 140 

Rectal diseases — How they produce nerve irritation and 

leakage I 136 

Relaxing the shoulders 85 

Result of pressure on nerves 43 

Rheumatism 102 

Running exercises , 107 

Sciatica 102 

Spading exercises ; .* 107 

Special centers and locations for adjustment in 100 dif- 
ferent diseases 65 

Spleen — special treatment 131 

Spinal concussion 119 

Spinal Tox-absorb compress . 104 

Spinal nerve centers 52 

Spinal adjustment as old as time 37 

Stretching and relaxing the muscles and ligaments 113 

Stretching the neck : . 78 

Stomach diseases 101 

Subluxations 23, 33 

Sympathetic nervous system 21 

Tenderness and soreness indicate parts involved 87 

Throat diseases 100 

Thyroid enlargement (goitre) 103 

Unequal circulation to head and brain tissues 1 76 

Uterine diseases '. 103 

Walking exercises 106 

Walking on all-fours 114 

Where nerves become impinged . 46 

Wonders of the human machine 5 



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